İstanbul Tales(2005)
Five interconnected stories set in modern-day Istanbul based on the fairytales Snow White, Cinderella, Pied Piper, Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood.
Movie: İstanbul Tales
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Overview
Five interconnected stories set in modern-day Istanbul based on the fairytales Snow White, Cinderella, Pied Piper, Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood.
Release Date
2005-04-11
Average
6.842
Rating:
3.4 startsTagline
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Languages:
Türkçe
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