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The Day the Earth Froze
The Day the Earth Froze
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THE DAY THE EARTH FROZE

Сампо

Directed by Aleksandr Ptushko
Soviet Union, Finland, 1959
Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Synopsis

Annikki, a sister of blacksmith Ilmarinen falls in love. This is a sign for Ilmarinen to create Sampo, a magic mill that makes silver, gold, flour and salt. When evil witch Louhi’s initial plan to acquire Sampo is foiled, she retaliates by stealing the sun from the sky.

Synopsis

Annikki, a sister of blacksmith Ilmarinen falls in love. This is a sign for Ilmarinen to create Sampo, a magic mill that makes silver, gold, flour and salt. When evil witch Louhi’s initial plan to acquire Sampo is foiled, she retaliates by stealing the sun from the sky.