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199719 minPGdoc-short

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The Spring

199719 minPGdoc-short

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

An old farmer continues his daily chores in an area completely flooded, facing yet another catastrophic flood in his lifetime.

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Valdas Navasaitis

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An old farmer continues his daily chores in an area completely flooded, facing yet another catastrophic flood in his lifetime.

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Valdas Navasaitiscast

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An old farmer works in his flooded fields, surrounded by water. The film captures his daily chores in a setting affected by repeated flooding. Despite the catastrophic conditions, he reflects on the many floods he has faced throughout his life. Shot in 1997, this 19-minute documentary presents a stark portrait of one man's experience in a changing environment.

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