Mother, Dearest
Have I taken my pills yet, Barry?
When Barry, a repressed, 30-something year old man, returns home to find his dementiating Mother sick and covered in spew, he is forced to cancel his evening date and take care of her.As resentment builds and his alcoholic tendencies are used to cope, the two get in a drunk and confused fight.
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When Barry, a repressed, 30-something year old man, returns home to find his dementiating Mother sick and covered in spew, he is forced to cancel his evening date and take care of her. As resentment builds and his alcoholic tendencies are used to cope, the two get in a drunk and confused fight.
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- Oct 21, 2023
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- 0h 13m
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