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IMDB Rating: 5.9

IMDB Votes: 5000

Genere: Drama, Romance

Country: USA, France, UK

Duration: 130 min

Plot tags: period piece, serious, stylized, realistic, costume drama, suspense, romantic drama, historical drama, clever, biting