The Legionnaire

The Legionnaire

PG-13 2022 · 82 min · ★ 5.3 · Action, Drama

Daniel is the only African-Italian officer in the flying squad in Rome, tasked with evicting 150 families from an apartment building that they have taken over. One of the families is his own.

Directed by Hleb Papou · Written by Hleb Papou

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