Paradise Hope
December 2013
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Cast and credits
Actors | Melanie Lenz, Joseph Lorenz, Michael Thomas, Vivian Bartsch, Verena Lehbauer, Johanna Schmid |
Director | Ulrich Seidl |
Writers | Ulrich Seidl, Veronika Franz |
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Audio language
German (Stereo)
Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
91 minutes
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