Dangerous Dreams

Dangerous Dreams

2013 · 92 min · ★ 6.0 · Crime

Puck’s new boss turns out to be a control freak, who isolates everyone from the outside world. After a strange death, Puck calls on detective Wijk.

Directed by Molly Hartleb · Written by Charlotte Orwin

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