Other World (2014)
Overview
It offers a nuanced look at life in the women's ward of a psychiatric clinic, where most patients have been convicted of a crime.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | de |
| Popularity | 0.44 |
Directed By
Christa Pfafferott
Crew
Anke Wiesenthal
Christa Pfafferott
Tobias Verthake
Christa Pfafferott
Christa Pfafferott
Tobias Verthake
Katharina Bühler
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