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La Petite Jérusalem

La Petite Jérusalem

NR 2005 · 97 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama

An orthodox Jewish teen living with her family in France attempts to balance her religious upbringing with her increasingly complex view of the outside world.

Directed by Karin Albou · Written by Karin Albou

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