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Return of the Islander

Jan 1, 1970
0h 25m
★ 5.3

Overview

Through economic necessity, an Aran Islander is forced to travel to England to work on building sites so that he can earn money to support his family back on the Islands.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Motion Picture Productions Ltd.

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