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IMDB Rating: 7.5

IMDB Votes: 6000

Genere: Drama

Country: Canada, USA

Duration: 98 min

Plot tags: touching, sentimental, sincere, serious, emotional, realistic, melancholic, contemplative, heartbreaking, sad