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The Wind from the West

The Wind from the West

Genres

Documentary

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A short drama documentary about the life of a Sami family in the northernmost part of Sweden, Lappland.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Swedish

Runtime

17 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

01 January 1942

Country

Sweden

Cast

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