Travelling Circus

Travelling Circus

I AM HONEST, NOT STUPID.

1988 · 77 min · ★ 7.4 · Drama

A small traveling circus from Hanoi arrives at a village struck down by famine, trying to sell magic and dreams.

Directed by Việt Linh · Written by Phạm Thuỳ Nhân

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