The Crossroads

Genres

Drama

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Roman Catholic priest Anders has begun to doubt his role as a clergyman due to past misfortunes and experiences when the phone at the parish hall suddenly rings.

Others

Budget

$113

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Swedish

Runtime

17 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

17 April 2025

Country

Sweden

Cast

Jonathan Sand

Anders Lund

Ozcar Burfitt

Martin Steen

Louise Knutsson

Telefonmarodören (voice)

Gabriel Sand

Nyhetsuppläsare (voice)

Kalle Berglund

Poliskollega (voice)

Simon Kasto

Pablo Heller (archive footage)

Maili Backlund

Fru Garbo (archive footage)

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