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Margaret(2011)

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The Joy Luck Club(1993)

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Sanako(2021)

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Madea's Family Reunion(2006)

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Saving God(2008)

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Tuesday(2024)

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B.(2015)

The true story of B.: Torn between a cold relationship with K. and her feelings for another woman, shy and insecure B. is heading for a disaster. For too long she has suppressed her desire and lived a lie. But is it really too late for B. to follow her heart?

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Jellyfish(2019)

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Head in the Clouds(2004)

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Saving Face(2004)

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The Girl in the Park(2007)

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Albino(2016)

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Glamour Dolls(2017)

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