La fonte des neiges

La fonte des neiges

2004 · 105 min · ★ 4.3 · Drama

When the friend who was visiting them suddenly dies, an unremarkable couple is forced to take in his young pregnant wife of Russian origin.

Directed by Laurent Jaoui · Written by Alexander Adabashyan

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