Shelter

June. 03,2021      
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Fleeing religious persecution, resilient Jewish immigrants arrive in Toronto and begin building affordable, quality housing in a growing metropolis.

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Reviews

Unlimitedia
2021/06/03

Sick Product of a Sick System

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FuzzyTagz
2021/06/04

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

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Nayan Gough
2021/06/05

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

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Ava-Grace Willis
2021/06/06

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

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