Son of Happiness

Son of Happiness

Son of Happiness

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Son of Happiness

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Drama

Overview

A single father raising a son with Down’s syndrome decides to fulfil his biggest dream of becoming a professional actor.

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Warszawska Szkoła Filmowa

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Jan Skiba

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Marek Kalita

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Marek Kalita

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