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Mother of Snow Cranes (2024): Cast & Ratings

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Mother of Snow Cranes is a 2024 documentary directed by Iiris Härmä, starring Ellen Vuosalo. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes. IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

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Mother of Snow Cranes (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Iiris Härmä
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Finnish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mother of Snow Cranes About?

The premise of Mother of Snow Cranes without spoilers.

Ellen Vuosalo, now over 90 years old, recounts her remarkable life, beginning as a Finnish immigrant in Canada. Her journey continues as a zoology student in California and culminates in an unexpected role as a mother of snow cranes in Iran. The film explores themes of love, tragedy, and revolution, interwoven with observations on nature, humanity, and the experiences of women in both Western and Iranian societies. It’s a sweeping portrait of an extraordinary life and the world seen through her eyes.

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Cast & crew

Mother of Snow Cranes Cast

Ellen Vuosalo stars in Mother of Snow Cranes. Directed by Iiris Härmä.

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Ratings

Mother of Snow Cranes Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Mother of Snow Cranes 7.3/10.

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    7.3 /10

    43 votes

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Mother of Snow Cranes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Mother of Snow Cranes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mother of Snow Cranes?

Mother of Snow Cranes runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Mother of Snow Cranes released?

Mother of Snow Cranes was released on September 27, 2024.

Who directed Mother of Snow Cranes?

Mother of Snow Cranes was directed by Iiris Härmä.

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Who is in the cast of Mother of Snow Cranes?

Mother of Snow Cranes stars Ellen Vuosalo.

How is Mother of Snow Cranes rated?

Mother of Snow Cranes has 7.3/10 on IMDb.

Does Mother of Snow Cranes have a post-credit scene?

No. Mother of Snow Cranes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mother of Snow Cranes in?

The original language of Mother of Snow Cranes is Finnish.

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