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Ritorno a casa

Ritorno a casa

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The film explores the reasons for emigrating from Italy and describes the feeling of being a stranger in one's own country after many years in Switzerland. It is the sequel to Emigrazione.

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Status

Released

Original Language

Italian

Runtime

101 mins

Rating

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Release Date

25 January 1980

Country

Switzerland

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