Argument About Basia

Argument About Basia

1959 · 96 min · ★ 6.8 · Family, Comedy

Through various misunderstandings young Basia gets into the custody of several people after her mother's death.

Directed by Maria Kaniewska · Written by Maria Kaniewska

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