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202327 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Before Bedtime

202327 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A 47-year-old woman with ALS strives to create lasting memories with her 7-year-old son as her condition progresses.

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Fábio Zilberman Iuchno

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A 47-year-old woman with ALS strives to create lasting memories with her 7-year-old son as her condition progresses.

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Fábio Zilberman Iuchno

Fábio Zilberman Iuchnodirector

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Michal, a 47-year-old woman, faces ALS as it takes a toll on her body and life. Once a tour guide, she now focuses on her role as a mother. She and her 7-year-old son, Naveh, share outdoor adventures in nature. Together, they build memories despite the challenges ahead. Michal strives to help Naveh understand her illness as time passes. Directed by Fábio Zilberman Iuchno, Before Bedtime runs for 27 minutes.

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