The Collector

The Collector

You hate me, you despise me and you wish I were dead

1997 · 98 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama, Thriller

Eevi's life isn't going the way she would want it to, so she runs away, leaving destruction in her wake. No one will ever say no to her again.

Directed by Auli Mantila · Written by Auli Mantila

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