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201859 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Underdog

201859 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

An English bull terrier named Rjómi faces a ban from entering Iceland despite not being on a list of prohibited dog breeds.

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Freyja Kristinsdóttir

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An English bull terrier named Rjómi faces a ban from entering Iceland despite not being on a list of prohibited dog breeds.

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Freyja Kristinsdóttir

Freyja Kristinsdóttirdirector

Hilmar Egill Jónssoncast

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An Icelander returns home with his English bull terrier, Rjómi, only to face a ban on the dog's entry into the country. Despite Rjómi not being listed among prohibited breeds, authorities enforce the ban, prompting a legal battle. The struggle for justice unfolds against the backdrop of Iceland's immigration policies, revealing unexpected challenges. This 59-minute documentary captures the determination of one individual fighting against a system that seems indifferent to his plight.

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