The Mail

Jan 1, 1995

0h 20m

★ 5.7

Overview

The morning begins when the mail is delivered - this has been a tradition for almost an eternity. This film looks at daily things, daily movements, daily life and the daily routines of the postman, which are nevertheless meaningful to those who await and receive newspapers and letters.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Studija Zalktis

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