Tender Is the Heart

Tender Is the Heart

Sometimes the gods punish us by answering our prayers.

NR 2001 · 83 min · ★ 4.3 · Drama, Romance

A doctor falls in love with his patient, a beautiful tennis star who has just been diagnosed with a condition from which she could die if she doesn't have an operation.

Directed by Paul S. Parco · Written by Paul S. Parco

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