Tale of an Encounter

1985 | 77 minutes | 5.6 ★ (5)

Tale of an Encounter
  • Overview

    Two deaf and dumb children. She is the daughter of an American Oil engineer. He is the son of an Algerian farmer. They meet and manage to communicate, transcending all the cultural barriers that separate them.

  • Release Date

    02 January 1985

  • DirectingBrahim Tsaki
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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