31 Aug 1992
The Story of Qiu Ju
When her husband is kicked in the groin by the village head, Qiu Ju, a peasant woman, despite her pregnancy, travels to a nearby town, and later a big city to deal with its bureaucrats and find justice.
Nobody's Children
A true story of war torn Romania
An American couple's battle through bureaucracy to adopt a Romanian child.
Top Billed Cast
Ann-Margret Carol Stevens
Dominique Sanda Stephanie Vaugier
Clive Owen Corneliu Bratu
Katrin Cartlidge Viorica
Jay O. Sanders Joe Stevens
Reiner Schöne Sorin Dornescu
Allan Corduner Ion
Valentin Teodosiu Dragan
Sam Douglas Rob
Dan Badarau Chief of Demonstrators
Monica Ghiuță Grandmother
Felix Totolici Cercel
Debora Weston Susan
Elvira Deatcu Fortuna
Manuela Golescu Elena
Marina Procopie Girl in White
William Marsh Reporter
Silviu Stănculescu Vlad
Șerban Celea Adoption Clerk
Camelia Maxim Nurse
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