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The story tells of the parallel lives of two sisters: Erica, in São Paulo, and Laura, in Stockholm.
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The story tells of the parallel lives of two sisters: Erica, in São Paulo, and Laura, in Stockholm.
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Written By:Kajsa Haidl, Lucas Fratini, Vana Medeiros, Manolo Diaz Rämö
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Studio:Stockholm University of the Arts
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