The Rise and Fall of a Friendship(2012)
The egocentric author Jalo Rautakumpu welcomes a visitor to his cabin in the Lappish wilderness. After sauna and a bottle of alcohol, the friendship is formed. But friends can be bad for business.
Movie: The Rise and Fall of a Friendship
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The egocentric author Jalo Rautakumpu welcomes a visitor to his cabin in the Lappish wilderness. After sauna and a bottle of alcohol, the friendship is formed. But friends can be bad for business.
Release Date
2012-03-23
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3.5
Rating:
1.8 startsTagline
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