Butterflies Have No Memories (2009)
Nostalgia.
Género : Drama
Tiempo de ejecución : 1H 1M
Director : Lav Diaz
Sinopsis
Ferding, Santos and Willy only drink in despair. One day, a Canadian woman’s visit changes everything.
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