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ROMANIA · 2012

Beyond the Hills

Cristian Mungiu
Romanian New Wave religious faith unrequited love female friendship spiritual devotion emotional obsession
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Synopsis

Alina returns to Romania from Germany, hoping to bring Voichita—the only person in the world she loves and was loved by—back with her. But Voichita has found God, and God is the hardest lover of all to best.

Year2012
CountryRomania
DirectorCristian Mungiu
MovementRomanian New Wave
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