Uprise

Uprise

2008 · 99 min · ★ 5.2 · Drama

In this evocative story told ingeniously with minimal dialogue, men and women from various backgrounds and places each deal with the loss of a loved one.

Directed by Sandro Aguilar · Written by Sandro Aguilar

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