The World Unseen

The World Unseen

Nothing can stop you from falling in love

2007 · 94 min · ★ 7.0 · Romance, Drama

A drama centered on two women who engage in a dangerous relationship during South Africa's apartheid era.

Directed by Shamim Sarif · Written by Shamim Sarif

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