

Sympathy
2007-04-13 · 105 min · ★ 4.2
A bank robber and his hostage spend the night in a hotel where they are visited by a man who sends the story on an unexpected path full of twists and turns.
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- Directors
- Andrew Moorman
- Production companies
- Furnessville Pictures, Barry Perry Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Marina ShtelenSara
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