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The Book Thief (2013)

The Book Thief (2013)

PG-13 131 minutes EN Drama
Courage beyond words.
While subjected to the horrors of WWII Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Under the stairs in her home, a Jewish refugee is being sheltered by her adoptive parents.
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