A Christmas Tale
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On the eve of Christmas, the tears of the poor girl Marusia melted the cold and indifferent heart of the wealthy landlord. Based on the fairy tale “Tear” by the Ukrainian writer Marko Cheremshyna.
Release Date
1993-01-01
Average
6.5
Rating:
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