An Extraordinary Person

An Extraordinary Person

2013 · 29 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, Comedy

A 30 year-old scholar, intelligent and beautiful yet socially crippled, is forced to attend a bachelorette party where her quest for authenticity leads to an unavoidable confrontation with old acquaintances.

Directed by Monia Chokri · Written by Monia Chokri

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