Mandatory Swedish (2017)
Overview
A story about a relationship with problems. She is upset at how Swedish speaking Finns are treated in their home country. He is seriously constipated. Will the relationship survive when her idealism clashes with his biological needs?
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | sv |
| Popularity | 0.528 |
Directed By
Niklas Lindgren
Crew
John Lundsten
Anssi Leino
Panu Riikonen
John Lundsten
Niklas Lindgren
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