Iron Boots

Iron Boots

1983 · 15 min · Animation

A fairy tale about the love of a mermaid and a young fisherman, which had to overcome many adversities before reaching its fulfillment.

Directed by Ludvík Kadleček · Written by Hana Jemelíková

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