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Tomka and His Friends

Tomka dhe shokët e tij

1977 · 75 min · Drama

When German troops occupy their town during World War II and seize the field where the local boys play football, young Tomka and his friends decide to fight back. With quiet help from their parents, they organize small acts of sabotage. A beloved Albanian children's film.

Runtime
75 min
Genre
Drama · Family · War
Mood
tense · thoughtful · dark
Entry
some context
Best for
shorter watch

Content notes: war or political violence Non-exhaustive

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Part of 10 Essential Albanian Films

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