Det svåra livet (2001)
Overview
This documentary follows Pia, who is homeless. She is struggling with her drug addiction. During the day she (and many other homeless people) sells the newspaper Situation Sthlm.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | sv |
| Popularity | 0.475 |
Directed By
Tom Alandh
TOP CAST
Tom Alandh
Self - Speakerröst
Pia Sjögren
Self
Ann-Marie Sjögren
Self
Jonas Sjögren
Self
Jenny Sjögren
Self
Gunnar Nyblom
Self
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