Jerusalem Syndrome
2004 · 86 min · ★ 3.7 · Drama
Bozidar and Mary set out on the journey of love, but what happens along the way is quite different than what they anticipated. Will the powers of love truly conquer all?
Directed by Jakov Sedlar · Written by Jakov Sedlar
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