Sea Workers

Sea Workers

1986 · 182 min · Drama

A recluse living in the Channel Islands develops an obsession with the ward of wealthy steam engine enterpreneur Mess Lethierry, his niece Deruchette, in the 1820s.

Directed by Edmond Séchan · Written by Rezo Tabukashvili

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