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The Reluctant Fundamentalist

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Mira Nair · 2012 · Film

A tense psychological thriller exploring identity and suspicion in post-9/11 America. Gripping for those drawn to morally complex character studies and atmospheric storytelling.

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