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Urs
Urs

Urs

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AdventureAnimationDrama

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For many years, Urs has had to look after his aging mother. But now he sets out for a dangerous journey: He carries his mother up a mountain to find a better place for both of them. But she wants to stay at home.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

06 May 2009

Country

Germany

Cast

Thomas Hinke

Thomas Hinke

Urs

Ellen Schaeuble

Ellen Schaeuble

Mother

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