Northern Lights

Year: 1978

Runtime: 1 h 35 m

Language: english

Directors: Rob Nilsson, John Hanson

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A bittersweet story unfolds, reminiscent of a rediscovered vintage photograph, portraying young lovers entangled in a political conflict. Farmers find themselves battling the grain trade, banks, and railroads during a forgotten era of American history. The film evokes the austere beauty of the North and explores themes of love and struggle against a backdrop of economic hardship and social injustice.

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