I'm the One You Want

I'm the One You Want

2014 · 53 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama

What would you say about a female teacher falling in love with a 15-year-old? What would you think when you heard her confession? How do you set borders for someone's love and feelings?

Directed by Dag Johan Haugerud · Written by Sonja Evang

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