Storm in the Andes

Storm in the Andes

They meet over an abyss

2015 · 101 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary

Josephine has all her life been told that her Peruvian aunt Augusta died in an armed struggle for the rights of the poor. As an adult Josefin decides to find out the truth about the legendary Augusta.

Directed by Mikael Wiström · Written by Mikael Wiström

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