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The Fisherman and his wife

Sweden, 1970
film

This is the tale of a poor fisherman who catches an enchanted fish. His wife demands that he ask the fish to grant him a wish but the fish teaches the ambitio..

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Fisherman & his wife: a Grimm's fairy tale

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The Shoemaker and the elves

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The Golden fish

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The Youth who wanted to shiver

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The Family that dwelt apart

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Three gifts

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The Magic well

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The Frog Prince

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The Frog princess

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