she approaches adulthood Valerie finds herself the object of desire for men, women and weasel-men alike. Responding to all the strange occurrences around her with unflappable calmness, Valerie is a passive heroine, but Schallerova oozes charm and is a complete eye magnet whenever she is onscreen...
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