Natalia

Natalia

1979 · 102 min · ★ 7.3 · Comedy

Sammeli from Näljängä and Einari from Haataja, who were hunting bears, encounter Natalia, a cow that has crossed the eastern border. In the name of friendship between neighboring countries, Natalia is asked to return to the Soviet Union.

Directed by Matti Kassila · Written by Matti Kassila

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