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The trailer intercuts scenes from the \"Black Swan\" director's film with glowing review blurbs on Fraser's \"utter triumph\" on screen.

The movie has already earned him a marathon standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival and awards from the Toronto and Santa Barbara International Film Festivals.

Sadie Sink stars as Charlie's now-adult daughter Ellie, with whom he's trying to make amends.

The film, which also stars Samantha Morton, Hong Chau and Ty Simpkins, hits theaters Dec. 9.

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