A Holy Place

A Holy Place

1990 · 90 min · ★ 5.2 · Horror, Drama

Strange love story between Toma, a reluctant theology student and Katarina, the beautiful daughter of a powerful feudal lord. After Katarina's mysterious death, Toma is, according to her wishes, forced to read the prayers over her body for three nights in a row.

Directed by Đorđe Kadijević · Written by Đorđe Kadijević

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