The Old Man in the Cottage

The Old Man in the Cottage (1996)

October 11th, 19961h 28min

Documentary
60%

Overview

One year in the life of Ragnar, who lives in Kestina, in the forests of Dalecarlia. The film portrays the everyday life of the retired forest worker without any narration. The life of this lonely man is regulated by the changing of the seasons and the weather just like in times past.


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