Candle to a Crucified(2009)
A funeral and a pain.
A slum boy's wake and his father's efforts to give him a last moment of dignity.
Movie: Candle to a Crucified
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A slum boy's wake and his father's efforts to give him a last moment of dignity.
Release Date
2009-07-01
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A funeral and a pain.
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