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IMDB Rating: 5.7

IMDB Votes: 7000

Genere: Adventure, Drama, Family

Country: USA

Duration: 95 min

Plot tags: sentimental, touching, sad, feel good, humorous, semi serious, fairy tale, light, inspirational, romantic