Mother, Father, Child

Mother, Father, Child

1977 · 30 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

During an afternoon and evening, we follow a family's everyday life. From the child's perspective, we see how the bizarre the world can seem sometimes.

Directed by Marie-Louise Ekman · Written by Marie-Louise Ekman

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