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The Lost Son
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The Lost Son

1974-01-01 · 15 min · ★ 5.0

Animation

The Parable of the Lost/ Prodigal Son as told by Lotte Reiniger.

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Directors
Lotte Reiniger
Production companies
Primrose Film Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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