Ruskan jälkeen

Ruskan jälkeen

1979 · 114 min · ★ 4.6 · Drama

It follows a year in the life of a family in the North-Eastern part of Finland. From the gloomy days of winter to the Mid Summer wedding festivities.

Directed by Edvin Laine · Written by Edvin Laine

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