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Strangers at the Door
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Strangers at the Door

1977-01-01 · 28 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

This drama tells the harrowing story of an immigrant family in the New World. On arrival in Canada, their hopes for a better life were dashed when immigration officials refused to grant entry to their daughter. During a routine medical examination it was found that Kasia had contracted an infectious eye disease. She is separated from her family and sent back to Europe alone.

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Directors
John Howe
Production companies
ONF | NFB, CBC
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

George Popovich
Elaine Reade
Maruska Stankova
Vlasta VranaVlasta Vrana

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