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The Words

Lee Sternthal · 2012 · Film

1h 42m · Drama, Thriller

In 3 Achriom libraries

The film presents a gripping exploration of moral ambiguity within the literary world, centering on a young writer who grapples with the repercussions of claiming another's work as his own.

SomberContemporaryThe Consequences of Literary TheftThe Pursuit of Artistic AuthenticityAmbition Versus MoralityThe Burden of SuccessThe Complexity of Creative Integrity

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