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It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books(1988)
Status: Released
Date: 1988-12-31
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Time: 1h 25m
Overview:
A nameless young man travels the country by bus and train, visiting friends and making new ones, having banal conversations, and dedicating his existence to mundane activities.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $3,000.00
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Richard Linklater
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