Pain of Love

Pain of Love

1992 · 120 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama

A young woman who falls in love with her teacher is hit by heartache and challenges she is not prepared for and struggles to escape her dark frame of mind.

Directed by Nils Malmros · Written by John Mogensen

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