Sydney: A Story of a City
A modern love story with a past
1999 · 45 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama, Documentary
Virginia, a young and adventurous woman, travels from England to Sydney, Australia, in search of her Australian ancestors.
Directed by Geoff Burton · Written by Stephen Sewell
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