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The American Friend
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The American Friend

2009-01-01 · 19 min · ★ 10.0

Comedy · Drama · Family

Paris - an American who recently arrived in Brazil - and the Brazilian Thais begin a simple friendship sharing feelings and sensations, even if they do not understand a single word each othar says.

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Directors
Ivo Lopes Araújo, Ricardo Pretti
Production companies
Alumbramento Produções Cinematográficas
Countries
Brazil
Status
Released

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Paris LeicesterParis LeicesterParis
Thaís de CamposThaís de Campos
Ian Lopes AraújoIan Lopes AraújoIan

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