Sancta mortale (1997)
Overview
The story of Lieve, a young orphan who lives with her aunt in a house for elderly people. When she finds a wounded pigeon, she integrates it in her world of fantasies and is persuaded that the pigeon is Jesus.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | nl |
| Popularity | 0.563 |
Directed By
Ilse Somers
Crew
Jan Roekens
Frank London
Sophie Schoukens
Rogier Stoffers
Ilse Somers
Rudy Maerten
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