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Through a stroke of fate, the young farmer Leachim, the doctor Biela, and Elena, a single mother, lose someone close to them. What they all have in common is their inability to accept the loss and deal with the pain.
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Through a stroke of fate, the young farmer Leachim, the doctor Biela, and Elena, a single mother, lose someone close to them. What they all have in common is their inability to accept the loss and deal with the pain.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Michael Finger
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Runtime:84 minutes
Studio:Les Jeunes Toqués
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