On the Fringe(1987)
The story of a mute hermit who lost his voice (or chooses not to speak) after a traumatic combat experience. He has a complicated relationship with his criminal brother and a stray girl, and there are certain problems they bring along to his almost autistic life.
Movie: On the Fringe
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The story of a mute hermit who lost his voice (or chooses not to speak) after a traumatic combat experience. He has a complicated relationship with his criminal brother and a stray girl, and there are certain problems they bring along to his almost autistic life.
Release Date
1987-06-06
Average
7
Rating:
3.5 startsTagline
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Languages:
עִבְרִית
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