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The old man in plaid pants

The old man in plaid pants

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The old man in plaid pants

1989

1h 1m

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Overview

Two boys in the conspiracy - imaginary or real? ... The adventures of two boys who themselves create "a conspiracy". At the beginning of summer vacation boy moved to a new neighborhood, where start start unusual ...

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BNT

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3 featured cast members

Starring

Georgi Mikhailov

Svetla Todorova

Domna Ganeva

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Directed by: Nikolay Aprilov
Written by: Violeta Ilieva

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