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IMDB Rating: 6.6

IMDB Votes: 3000

Genere: Drama, Romance

Country: UK, Germany

Duration: 96 min

Plot tags: sentimental, touching, serious, emotional, romantic drama, clever, erotic, romantic, spiritual, cult classic