Straight Through the Heart

Straight Through the Heart

1983 · 91 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama

Anna, an odd, quirky young girl begins a romance with the much older dentist Dr. Armin Thal. Both lovers are neurotic, and both seem to thrive on feeding off each other's neuroses.

Directed by Doris Dörrie · Written by Doris Dörrie

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