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The Family

The Family

Original Title: Ģimene

201726m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2017

Runtime

26m

Storyline

This film looks at the Brukna commune which helps addicts recover with hard work and lots of prayer. They spend their days restoring a church and offer a look at their past lives, which they’ve escaped for a moment.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
26m
Nov 12, 2017
Director
Varis Piņķis
Varis Piņķis
Production
SKUBA films
SKUBA films
Latvijas Televizija
Latvijas Televizija
Production Countries
Latvia

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