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IMDB Rating: 6.6

IMDB Votes: 7000

Genere: Drama, Thriller

Country: USA, UK

Duration: 105 min

Plot tags: psychological, serious, realistic, suspenseful, erotic, suspense, independent film, tense, clever, contemplative