Appassionata

Appassionata

1974 · 96 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama

Two teenage friends conspire to find out how much their youthful sensuality can disrupt one of their households, headed by a dentist and his mentally-ill wife.

Directed by Gianluigi Calderone · Written by Domenico Rafele

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