Diversity Programming At The Austin Film Festival
Coverage from the Austin Film Festival, highlighting some panels and films that emphasized the importance of diverse and inclusive storytelling.
The Roommate (2008)
Young school teacher Rita comes to Moscow form her countryside town and rents an apartment under very strange conditions.
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Young school teacher Rita comes to Moscow form her countryside town and rents an apartment under very strange conditions.
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Genre:Romance, Comedy
Written By:Larisa Stepanova
In Theaters:11/11/2008
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Runtime:91 minutes
Studio:Profit
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