Sapera (2019)
Overview
In the holy city of Varanasi, 16-year-old Ali has one of the most dangerous jobs in the world – catching poisonous snakes. The boy balances life and death on a daily basis to support his family.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Original Language | hi |
| Popularity | 0.6553 |
Directed By
Gustav Olsson
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Gustav Olsson
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