The Capture

The Capture

2007 · 95 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama

Rose hardly ever tells lies. She has a natural elegance and sincerity that few 20-year-old girls possess. However, neither her friends nor her boyfriend know about her difficult past. She’s managed to hide it well, even though she is still haunted by her father’s violence.

Directed by Carole Laure · Written by Carole Laure

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