Multicolored Fairies

Multicolored Fairies

1981 · 19 min · Documentary

A cinematic narrative about the lives of emotionally hurt children whose destinies have brought them to the school for students with special educational needs.

Directed by Peeter Simm · Written by Peeter Simm

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