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Pessi and Illusia
The fairy Illusia and the goblin Pessi meet. Pessi, who has only recently become independent, is a member of the Pessimists' family. They are proud of their practical and sensible attitude to life. Illusia's father, on the other hand, is Mr Illusioni, a famous visionary living on a rainbow.
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The fairy Illusia and the goblin Pessi meet. Pessi, who has only recently become independent, is a member of the Pessimists' family. They are proud of their practical and sensible attitude to life. Illusia's father, on the other hand, is Mr Illusioni, a famous visionary living on a rainbow.
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Genre:Fantasy, Family
Written By:Erkki Mäkinen, Riitta Rautoma, Jorma Kairimo, Heikki Partanen
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Runtime:81 minutes
Studio:Partanen & Rautoma
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