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Condolences(2009)
Status: Released
Date: 2009-01-02
55%
4 Votes
Time: 0h 19m
Overview:
Burial Rites become the mise-en scene in which politicians, the media, a monk and an infuriated neighbour vividly portray the aftermath of an accident.
Languages: Mandarin.
Countries:
China
ProductionCompanies:
90 Minutes Film Studio
Movie: Condolences
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