The Breadwinner
Summary: In 2001, Afghanistan is under the control of the Taliban. When her father is captured, a determined young girl disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
MPAA: PG-13
Language: English
Domestic: $ 313,215
International: $ 2,476,999
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