The Summer I Turned 15

The Summer I Turned 15

1976 · 98 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama

The story Peter is telling the about a special summer, when he is invited over to summer holiday from bickering parents, to his aunt and uncle in the country. He's been there before, but this summer was quite one to remember.

Directed by Knut Andersen · Written by Knut Faldbakken

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