The Little Comrade

The Little Comrade

2018 · 100 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama, Family

In the midst of Stalinist tyranny, six-year-old Leelo's mother is sent to a prison camp. Haunted by her mother's last words telling her to be a good kid, Leelo vows to be on her best behaviour in the confusing grown-up world in the hope that it will bring her mother back.

Directed by Moonika Siimets · Written by Moonika Siimets

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