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Strangers at the Door

Strangers at the Door

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Drama

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This drama tells the harrowing story of an immigrant family in the New World. On arrival in Canada, their hopes for a better life were dashed when immigration officials refused to grant entry to their daughter. During a routine medical examination it was found that Kasia had contracted an infectious eye disease. She is separated from her family and sent back to Europe alone.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

28 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1977

Country

Canada

Cast

George Popovich

George Popovich

Elaine Reade

Elaine Reade

Maruska Stankova

Maruska Stankova

Vlasta Vrana

Vlasta Vrana

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