Bliss

Bliss

The beginning of Katherine Mansfield

2011 · 98 min · ★ 3.2 · Drama, TV Movie

Bliss tells the story of Katherine Mansfield in her early 20s as she leaves New Zealand and begins her journey as a writer.

Directed by Fiona Samuel · Written by Fiona Samuel

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