The Optimists
Trailer: The Optimists
Year: 2013
Genre: Documentary
Studio: Skofteland Film, Mantaray Film
Director: Gunhild Magnor
Cast: Goro Wergeland, Gerd Bergersen, Eldbjørg Grøttum, Ulla Olssøn
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