A grumpy veteran finds unexpected purpose in mentoring a Hmong teenager, leading to a gritty, heartfelt journey.
Earnest and melancholy, with dry wit. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating.
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The thing to know: strong sex and nudity, more than an R usually carries. Beyond that, strong violence and frequent strong language.
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Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, Thao Lor, a Hmong teenager who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: a 1972 Gran Torino.
No. Brace yourself.
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