The Living Room of the Nation 2009
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The Living Room of the Nation
The Living Room of the Nation is a documentary film that portrays a number of Finnish living rooms. The film is a story of changes, the inevitable passing of time, and the human desire to be needed, visible.
The Living Room of the Nation is a documentary film that portrays a number of Finnish living rooms. The film is a story of changes, the inevitable passing of time, and the human desire to be needed, visible.
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Genres:
Comedy , Documentary , Drama
Release Date:
Sep 11, 2009 (Finland)
Run Time:
1hr 15`
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Original Language:
Finnish
Production Countries:
Finland
Status:
Released
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