Life on Seacrow Island

Life on Seacrow Island

1968 · 95 min · ★ 5.7 · Family, Comedy, Drama

A writer spends the summer holidays with his children on an island. The family grows together through friendships with humans and animals and through adventures.

Directed by Olle Hellbom · Written by Astrid Lindgren

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