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200957 minPG-13documentary

Linnan ruusut

200957 minPG-13documentary

Four women in Hämeenlinna, Finland, share their experiences of life stages that led to their prison sentences.

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Four women in Hämeenlinna, Finland, share their experiences of life stages that led to their prison sentences.

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In Hämeenlinna, Finland, four women serve prison sentences for various crimes. Each shares their personal stories, detailing the circumstances that led to their incarceration. The documentary, directed by Marja Kurikka, captures different stages of their lives, revealing the complexities behind their actions. Through candid interviews, the women reflect on their pasts and the choices that brought them to this point. The film runs for 57 minutes and was released in 2009.

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