A poor, disgraced girl, belonging to a gang of criminals, is morally transformed by a cosmetic operation that makes her beautiful..
Is it worth the watch? If you have the patience for black-and-white dramas that take their sweet time getting to the point, then sure, go for it. People who prefer fast-paced editing or modern grit are probably going to hate this. It’s got that specific, slightly dusty French charm that either grabs you by the throat o...
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"Is it worth the watch? If you have the patience for black-and-white dramas that take their sweet time getting to the point, then sure, go for it. People who prefer fast-paced editing or modern grit are probably going to hate this. It’s got that specific, slightly dusty French charm that either grabs you by the throat or puts you to sleep. The whole premise of a criminal getting a makeover to fix her life is just wild to think about now. It feels like a fairy tale, but one that forgot to include..."
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