My Tender and Affectionate Beast

My Tender and Affectionate Beast

1978 · 105 min · ★ 6.1 · Romance, Drama

An aristocrat falls for a young woman who brings him ruin. Based on Chekhov's story. AKA A Hunting Accident, The Shooting Party.

Directed by Emil Loteanu · Written by Emil Loteanu

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