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IMDB Rating: 6.2

IMDB Votes: 1000

Genere: Drama

Country: Germany, France, Canada, Italy, Argentina, UK, South Africa

Duration: 105 min

Plot tags: psychological, serious, captivating, realistic, suspenseful, poliziottesco