Christmas Huddle

Christmas Huddle

1993 · 80 min · ★ 8.7 · Family

The story of Cīrulīši - a tight-knit family down on their luck, and their trials and tribulations during the Christmas season.

Directed by Varis Brasla · Written by Alvis Lapins

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