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It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books (1988)

A nameless young man travels the country by bus and train, visiting friends and making new ones, having banal conversations, and dedicating his existence to mundane activities.

Released Dec. 31, 1988 85 min None+

Genres: Drama

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Production Companies: Detour Filmproduction

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English

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Runtime: 85 min.
Released: Dec. 31, 1988
Status: Released
Budget: $3,000
Certification: NR

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