The Breakthrough(1981)
Theater students rehearse their own play, "Freedom," and become entangled in the depths of the play's themes in their personal lives.
Movie: The Breakthrough
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Jaakko, "Jaska", ohjaajaoppilas
Priskilla, "Prisu", näyttelijäoppilas
Maks, näyttelijäoppilas
Police officer (uncredited)
Police officer (uncredited)
Police officer (uncredited)
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Theater students rehearse their own play, "Freedom," and become entangled in the depths of the play's themes in their personal lives.
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1981-09-18
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