Riding with Death
The tuberculosis sanatorium was both heaven and hell within the same walls.The story of the epidemic includes death, shame and isolation as well as sanatorium romances, fun and survival stories.The film takes the viewer on a vivid journey into the sanatorium era: it gives the viewer a sanatorium experience full of surprises, and through documentary evidence, takes us to the heart of the secrets.
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The tuberculosis sanatorium was both heaven and hell within the same walls. The story of the epidemic includes death, shame and isolation as well as sanatorium romances, fun and survival stories. The film takes the viewer on a vivid journey into the sanatorium era: it gives the viewer a sanatorium experience full of surprises, and through documentary evidence, takes us to the heart of the secrets.
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Box Office & Release
- Budget
- $320,000
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- Release date
- Nov 7, 2025
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- MPAA rating
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- Language
- Finnish
- Country
- Finland
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