The Pleasure of Being Robbed

The Pleasure of Being Robbed

NR 2008 · 71 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama, Crime

A curious and lost Eleonore looks for something everywhere, even in the bags of strangers who find themselves sadly smiling only well after she's left their lives. They owe her their thanks.

Directed by Josh Safdie · Written by Josh Safdie

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