Beyond the Hills

Beyond the Hills

2012 · 150 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama, Romance

Alina returns to Romania from Germany, hoping to bring Voichita—the only person in the world she loves and was loved by—back with her. But Voichita has found God, and God is the hardest lover of all to best.

Directed by Cristian Mungiu · Written by Cristian Mungiu

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