Sirens (1994)
In the 1930s, an artist and his models scandalized a nation with their controversial paintings. For a young couple, meeting them was the experience of a lifetime.
Genre : Comedy, Drama
Runtime : 1H 38M
Director : John Duigan
Writer : John Duigan
Synopsis
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