Penniless

Penniless

1961 · 90 min

A simple employee who has taken out life insurance suddenly disappears and reappears some time later as his twin brother in order to receive the life insurance payout and start a peaceful life with his wife in another city.

Directed by Syamak Yasami · Written by Syamak Yasami

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