Poya

June. 24,2022      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

High in the Swiss alps, get a glimpse into the life of an alpine farming family in the traditional Swiss Poya style. From a slow morning on the mountain herding cows to the harvesting of hay, discover the age-old tradition of summer farming in the alps.

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