The World Unseen

The World Unseen

7.1IMDb Score
Released:2007-09-09
Genre:Romance, Drama
Duration:94 min
Country:South Africa, United Kingdom
Director:Shamim Sarif
Actors:Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Parvin Dabas, Nandana Sen, David Dennis
Production:Enlightenment Productions

Overview:

A drama centered on two women who engage in a dangerous relationship during South Africa's apartheid era.

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