Five Days in August

Five Days in August

1973 · 95 min · ★ 3.0 · Drama, Romance

Viveca is 31, divorced, and has a son of 6 years. She and her friend Aud have left the hectic everyday life and moved in with bohemians and artists. We follow these two women for five days, as they come in contact with many different people.

Directed by Svend Wam · Written by Svend Wam

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