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For Somebody Else
For Somebody Else

For Somebody Else

Genres

Documentary

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We follow three women on an emotional and thought-provoking journey as they lend their bodies and carry someone else's child.

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

79 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

06 November 2020

Country

Sweden

Cast

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