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Bruiser (2022)

Bruiser (2022)

R 101 minutes EN Drama
What makes a man?
During summer break, 14-year-old Darious explores the boundaries of his manhood through tumultuous interactions with Malcolm his strict father and a burgeoning mentorship with mysterious drifter Porter.
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