Poverty can be bearable while living well

Poverty can be bearable while living well

1958 · 83 min · ★ 7.8 · Comedy

Two unfortunate friends are desperately looking for a job to survive and eventually marry their loved ones.

Directed by Orestis Laskos · Written by Orestis Laskos

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