Breathing (2011)
Director
Karl Markovics
Main cast
Thomas Schubert; Karin Lischka; Georg Friedrich; Gerhard Liebmann; Stefan Matousch
Genres
Drama, Foreign
Description
A 19-year-old is coming out of prison and trying to build a new life but he can't deal with his guilt.
Karl Markovics
Main cast
Thomas Schubert; Karin Lischka; Georg Friedrich; Gerhard Liebmann; Stefan Matousch
Genres
Drama, Foreign
Description
A 19-year-old is coming out of prison and trying to build a new life but he can't deal with his guilt.
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