Graduation

Graduation

A father will do anything to save his daughter's future

R 2016 · 128 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama

After his daughter is assaulted and left with an injury that may jeopardize her opportunity to study in the UK, a Romanian doctor decides to do whatever it takes to secure her future.

Directed by Cristian Mungiu · Written by Cristian Mungiu

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