When Children Play in the Sky

When Children Play in the Sky

When Children Play in the Sky

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When Children Play in the Sky

"When Children Play in the Sky"

2006

1h 46m

9.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

The film takes place in Greenland and tells us two parallel stories about two boys, one from the start of the 20th century and the other from the 21st century.

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Zentropa Entertainments

Saga Film

Sigma Films

Cast & Crew

3 members

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Angjiuk Jonathansen Bianco

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Julian Ferro

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Joi Johannsson

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Joi Johannsson

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