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The Secret of the White Bird

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The Secret of the White Bird

1997

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A roaming cowboy becomes the mark of a white bird. A film referring to the books by Karl May.

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Directed by: Sietske Tjallingii

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Hi Stranger

Hi Stranger

I made this film especially for you. I needed to check in with you. I needed to tell you how I feel.