Midnight

Midnight

If there is one day to decide something in life, this day is today.

1998 · 75 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama

On December 31st 1999, destiny brings a fugitive prisoner and a depressed middle class teacher together, as the new millennium approaches bringing hope to everyone.

Directed by Walter Salles · Written by Daniela Thomas

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