Born for You
By Fabio Mollo
2023 | 113 min | Drama
When no one wants to adopt Alba, a newborn with Down syndrome, a gay Catholic fights to get custody of the girl.
Fabio Mollo
DirectorFabio Mollo is an Italian director known for his work in film. He made his feature film directorial debut with "South Is Nothing" in 2013, which received critical acclaim. Mollo's other notable works include "There Is a Light" and "If Only." While he has not yet garnered major awards on an international scale, his works have been well-received within the Italian film community.
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