The Notebook

The Notebook

2013 · 112 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, War

In a village on the Hungarian border, two young brothers grow up during war time with their cruel grandmother and must learn every trick of evil to survive in the absurd world of adults.

Directed by János Szász · Written by András Szekér

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