Fraulein

Fraulein

2006 · 81 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama

Ruža left Serbia, her country, over 30 years ago and lives in Zurich. Her daily life is a string of repetitive moments until, one day, Ana arrives on the scene and upsets Ruža's painstakingly organized world. A subtle friendship develops between the two strong willed women.

Directed by Andrea Štaka · Written by Andrea Štaka

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