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Waves: A Portrait of Maria á Heygum

Waves: A Portrait of Maria á Heygum

Genres

Drama

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The story of a Grandmother who swims every day in the sea whatever the weather.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Faroese

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

5.2/10

Release Date

01 January 2010

Country

Faeroe Islands

Cast

Maria á Heygum

Maria á Heygum

Herself

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