Frihetens murar

Frihetens murar

1978 · 101 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

An Argentine actor comes to Sweden. He has pictured Sweden as a paradise. From his small rented room, he tries in vain to make contact with the Swedes.

Directed by Marianne Ahrne

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