A Scent of Paradise

A Scent of Paradise

1997 · 109 min · ★ 4.5 · Drama

Stockholm 1956. The Swedish botanist, candidate and lieutenant Nils von Ekelöw, presents his research to a panel of professors.

Directed by Peter Ringgaard · Written by Peter Ringgaard

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