Blind Desire

Blind Desire

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1945 · 86 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, Romance

A violinist passes on to his daughter three rings which represent three passions of his romantic past, and urges her to save each for men who truly deserve one.She squanders them all on one man who is undeserving.

Directed by Jean Delannoy · Written by Jean Delannoy

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