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200160 minPGdocumentary

Lappsjukan

200160 minPGdocumentary

Two Argentinians travel to northern Sweden to visit elderly couple Hans and Kerstin Stralström, leading to humorous culture shocks and language barriers.

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Jerzy Sladkowski

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Two Argentinians travel to northern Sweden to visit elderly couple Hans and Kerstin Stralström, leading to humorous culture shocks and language barriers.

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Jerzy Sladkowski

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Hans and Kerstin Stralström welcome Guillermo and Juan from Argentina to their home in northern Sweden. The visit brings a series of humorous moments as the two couples navigate cultural differences and language barriers. Set against the backdrop of Sweden's cold climate, the film captures the interactions between the elderly couple and their guests. This 60-minute documentary is the second in a trilogy that began with Hans and Kerstin's trip to Argentina.

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