A Good Mind Grows in Thorny Places (2024)
Overview
Adam is a twelve-year-old boy living in the Slovak countryside. He is a local lumberjack and also has various odd jobs. Basically, he likes to do everything. Although life is not easy, he can see beauty everywhere.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | sk |
| Popularity | 0.081 |
Directed By
Katarína Gramatová
Crew
Katarína Gramatová
Katarína Gramatová
Katarína Gramatová
Julie Žáčková
Erika Paulinská
Katarína Gramatová
Katarína Gramatová
Anna Žihlová
Petr Simon
Pavol Cinka
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