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Aug 2023
23m 4s

The Nightingale

KRISTIN
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The Emperor learns there is a bird on his palace grounds that has the most beautiful song in the world, yet he has not heard it! The Emperor has the nightingale brought to his court to sing for all, but can a bird with a song so free really be happy living as a pet?

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