Taureau

Taureau

1973 · 98 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama

A family that does not conform to the social norms of a small village must suffer the intolerance of the other villagers when the mentally-challenged son falls in love with the schoolteacher.

Directed by Clément Perron · Written by Clément Perron

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