Desemberdiewe

Desemberdiewe

2022 · Drama

A mischievous 11-year-old Jó urgently wants to rectify her past year of being naughty and is gathering a diverse gang to steal Christmas gifts from the rich and give them to the local orphanage.

Directed by Carla Smith · Written by Carla Smith

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