Games of Love and Loneliness

Games of Love and Loneliness

1977 · 100 min · ★ 4.2 · Drama

Arvid falls in love with Lydia but puts the budding romance on hold to pursue a career and material wealth. Lydia is willing to wait for Arvid, until her father dies, leaving her finances in a dire state.

Directed by Anja Breien · Written by Anja Breien

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