A Tale

A Tale

A Tale

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A Tale

1968

0h 11m

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A huge alarm clock takes care of a happy planet. It is inhabited by dwarfs wearing suits and ties. When the alarm clock breaks down, the dwarfs try to repair the huge mechanism.

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