Judy Berlin (1999) ⭐ 6.9 | Comedy, Drama (original) (raw)
1h 33m
A lonely, talented teacher enjoys a flirtation with the (married) principal of the school, who returns her affections but is hampered by his family members. An eclipse enables the teacher an... Read allA lonely, talented teacher enjoys a flirtation with the (married) principal of the school, who returns her affections but is hampered by his family members. An eclipse enables the teacher and principal to steal several more fleeting moments.A lonely, talented teacher enjoys a flirtation with the (married) principal of the school, who returns her affections but is hampered by his family members. An eclipse enables the teacher and principal to steal several more fleeting moments.
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