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Silent Light(2007)
Status: Released
Date: 2007-10-02
69%
113 Votes
Time: 2h 16m
Overview:
Johan and his family are Mennonites from the north of Mexico. Against the law of God and Man, Johan falls in love with another woman.
Languages: German, English, French, Spanish.
Countries:
Mexico,
Germany,
France,
Netherlands
ProductionCompanies:
Mantarraya Producciones
No Dream Cinema
Motel Films
Movie: Silent Light
Top 10 Billed Cast
Miriam Toews
Esther
Video Trailer Silent Light
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