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The Stranger in Us (2010)

The Stranger in Us (2010)

NC-17 107 minutes EN Drama
In this verité-style drama, Anthony, a newcomer to San Francisco, attempts to come to terms with his abusive ex-lover when he strikes up an unlikely friendship with a street hustler.
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