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The World Unseen

Nothing can stop you from falling in love

A drama centered on two women who engage in a dangerous relationship during South Africa's apartheid era.

20071h 34mNRRomance, Drama

About The World Unseen

Directors
Shamim Sarif
Cast
Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Parvin Dabas, Nandana Sen, Grethe Fox, David Dennis
Genres
Romance, Drama
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
South Africa, United Kingdom
Status
Released

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