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The Telegraphist
Set against the beautiful backdrop of northern Norway, this film tells the story of a telegraphist in a very small community at the turn of the century.
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Set against the beautiful backdrop of northern Norway, this film tells the story of a telegraphist in a very small community at the turn of the century.
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Genre:Comedy, Drama
Written By:Lars Saabye Christensen
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Runtime:102 minutes
Studio:Nordic Screen Development AS
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