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To Guard a Mountain

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To Guard a Mountain

2012

0h 25m

6.0(6 votes)

Drama

Overview

Shepherd Isa must obey his father's strict order to bring back the lost lamb. On top of the mountain, his little brother and companion, Hamid, is wounded and Isa must decide whether he should do as told or follow his own instinct.

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Den Norske Filmskolen

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3 featured cast members

Starring

Besim Murtezani

Isa

Altin Axhani

Hamid

Burhan Amiti

The Father

Creative team

Directed by: Izer Aliu
Written by: Tor Hubro Stene

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