Kekec

Kekec

1951 · 97 min · ★ 7.9 · Family, Adventure

In an alpine valley lies an idyllic village. High up in the mountains, facing each others across live two men: a "good grandpa" and an "evil man".

Directed by Jože Gale · Written by Josip Vandot

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