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Sabbatical (2014)
After his mother suffers a stroke, Ben Hardin returns to his rural hometown to care for her and complete his most recent book. While home, his relationships with family and friends are strained and tested.
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After his mother suffers a stroke, Ben Hardin returns to his rural hometown to care for her and complete his most recent book. While home, his relationships with family and friends are strained and tested.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Brandon Colvin
In Theaters:4/4/2014
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Runtime:72 minutes
Studio:Moss Garden Productions
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