The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968)

Singer is a deaf-mute whose small world brings him in contact with a young girl, Mick, who cherishes a seemingly hopeless dream of becoming a concert pianist. At first hostile, Mick soon becomes friends with Singer, hoping to enlarge his small world. Three...

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Absolutely heartbreaking. I quiet film that speaks volumes.

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Heart wrenching film. A little slow but it was very powerful.

 13 years ago

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