Dreams

Dreams

All ages 2024 · 111 min · ★ 6.9 · Romance, Drama

Johanne falls in love with her teacher and records her fantasies and feelings in writing. Together with her mother and grandmother, they debate the literary potential and whether to publish it.

Directed by Dag Johan Haugerud · Written by Dag Johan Haugerud

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