The Gift of the Magi

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The Gift of the Magi

1972

0h 28m

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Overview

The story of a young couple who try to make ends meet to afford Christmas presents for one another.

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7 members

Acting

Marta Lipińska

Dominika Tomala

Acting

Janusz Gajos

Juliusz Tomala

Acting

Nina Andrycz

Wig Maker

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Teofila Koronkiewicz

Ewelina

Acting

Barbara Rachwalska

Milkmaker

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Bolesław Płotnicki

Franciszek

Acting

Roman Sykała

Jeweller

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