Nine Lives

Name: Nine Lives
Director: Maria Speth
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2011-08-17
Rating: 5.2

2011 · 105 min · ★ 5.2 · Documentary

Several street children in Berlin talk about their daily life, referring not only to drug addiction and physical/traumatic injuries, but also to their talents and dreams.

Directed by Maria Speth · Written by Maria Speth

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