Apey Principal

Apey Principal

The story of children and parents in our time

2023 · 100 min · ★ 8.0 · Family, Drama

A new principal comes to the underdeveloped village school that is affected by lazy teachers and drugs.

Directed by Chris Antony · Written by Chris Antony

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