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Viking Warrior Women
Viking Warrior Women

Viking Warrior Women

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Drama-led documentary following the life of Signe, an orphaned Chief's daughter, who, driven by revenge, becomes an explorer and trader in the lands of the Rus Vikings.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

51 mins

Rating

7.4/10

Release Date

07 June 2019

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Moa Enqvist Stefansdotter

Moa Enqvist Stefansdotter

Signe

Isaak Dentler

Isaak Dentler

Narrator

Stina Edström

Stina Edström

Malusha

Dennis Bengtsson

Dennis Bengtsson

Aalgut

Bjarne Dahl

Bjarne Dahl

Slavic Trader

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