The Willow Tree

The Willow Tree

2005 · 96 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama

Youssef, a blind university professor, is suddenly diagnosed with a fatal disease and must undergo treatment in France. Back home, will he find the life he had before?

Directed by Majid Majidi · Written by Fouad Nahas

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