The Angel

The Angel

There's no louder cry than being a heroin addict.

2009 · 97 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama

A drug addict becomes a mother and has to deal with responsibility and self-respect.

Directed by Margreth Olin · Written by Margreth Olin

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