You Don't Know Martin

You Don't Know Martin

1987 · 44 min · ★ 8.0 · Comedy, Drama, TV Movie

A subtle play of characters, in which people who live isolated lives in concrete skyscrapers are tempted in particular situations.

Directed by Faruk Sokolović · Written by Ilija Popovski

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