48 Shades

48 Shades

2006 · 96 min · ★ 4.2 · Comedy, Drama

A teenager moves in with his 20-something Aunt to finish his final year at school and falls for her house-mate.

Directed by Daniel Lapaine · Written by Daniel Lapaine

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