Saitenstich
In 1902 Switzerland, child laborer Emma is expected to thread needles, but just like children today, she desperately tries to live her dream of playing the violin.
In 1902 Switzerland, child laborer Emma is expected to thread needles, but just like children today, she desperately tries to live her dream of playing the violin.
Lona Böni
Emma
Michelle Graf
Anna
Pascal Ulli
Franz Gubser
Philipp Langenegger
Emma's Vater
Manuel Kühne
Jakob Uhler
Michèle Breu
Mareille Gubser
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