A White Night

A White Night

2018 · 23 min · ★ 6.0 · Fantasy, Drama

A man who talks with the buildings of the city meets an old woman who is about to die. They spend a magical night together.

Directed by Özgürcan Uzunyaşa · Written by Özgürcan Uzunyaşa

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