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The History Behind: The Wonder (2022)

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The Wonder (2022) is a period drama set in Ireland, 1862 in a community recovering from the Great Famine. Based on the book of the same name by Emma Donoghue, the film follows English nurse, Elizabeth Wright, as she is instructed to closely watch over Anna O’Donnell, a young girl who hasn’t eaten since her… Read More The History Behind: The Wonder (2022)

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 SarahLeave a comment

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