The story follows 11-year-old Maria, who is sent to live with relatives in a small town. Feeling isolated in her new environment, she forms a deep and unlikely bond with an eccentric, drunken painter named Jon. The film is noted for its sensitive portrayal of a child's loneliness and the healing power of unconventional companionship. Lise-Lotte Hjelm : Stars as Maria.
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