Stupidity In Romeo And Juliet

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This is the story of a literature club. Being the odd one out at school didn't matter to these kids because they shared that one true passion for books. But when a feud forms between the true interpretation of Shakespeare's famous 'Romeo And Juliet', the group find themselves picking two sides. One side thinks that it is a tale of the stupidity of youth. The other side thinks that it is about hatred being conquered by love. Agreement seems impossible until opposing members fall in love with each

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