Wintering Law

Wintering Law

1984 · 116 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama, TV Movie

1940s Arctic, a new boss arrives to build a port. They are waiting for him impatiently, they greet him with joy, but the one who arrives is not the one they were expecting. He begins his acquaintance sternly: "Less chatter, we must get down to business!" - proclaims the new government.

Directed by Alina Kazmina

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