Den nya tiden (2010)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 12M

Director : Peter Magnusson

Synopsis

A journey through contemporary Sweden to explore changes in the society over the past 20 years.

Actors

Nana Heilmann
Nana Heilmann
Herself
Per Johansson
Per Johansson
Himself

Crews

Peter Magnusson
Peter Magnusson
Director

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