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In post war Iceland, Vigdis longs for equal opportunities and, with friends, begins to push boundaries to make her voice heard.
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Urged to run, Vigdis faces doubt as a single mother challenging Iceland’s norms.
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Vigdis leads Reykjavik Theatre while balancing growing pressures in her personal life.
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In Paris, Vigdis thrives, but marriage leads her back to Scandinavia and a new life.
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