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Hester Street (1975)
United StatesPG90Min
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80 %Hester Street is a drama and romance film set in 1890s Manhattan, where a Russian immigrant woman named Hester struggles to adapt to her new life. The film explores themes of cultural clash, identity, and the challenges faced by immigrants in a new country. Hester experiences conflicts between traditional values and the changing times, as well as the difficulties of assimilating into American society. Throughout her journey, she encounters love, betrayal, and self-discovery.
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