AUSTRALIA · 1983

Tender Mercies

Bruce Beresford
redemption addiction recovery country music found family second chances
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Alcoholic former country singer Mac Sledge makes friends with a young widow and her son. The friendship enables him to find inspiration to resume his career.

Year1983
CountryAustralia
DirectorBruce Beresford
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