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Hopeless
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Hopeless

2000-01-01 · 82 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Comedy

For the last two years, Ben has watched his best friend Phil have a sickeningly fantastic relationship with Maryann, the woman Phil snatched from under his nose. When Phil says he’s moving to Australia, this ‘perfect’ relationship starts to fall apart. Maryann asks Ben to fix things up. Unfortunately the more time Ben spends with Maryann, the more he’s attracted to her.

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Directors
Stephen Hickey
Production companies
Kahukura Productions
Countries
New Zealand
Status
Released
Budget
USD 150,000

Top Cast

Phil PinnerPhil PinnerBen
Adam GardinerAdam GardinerRichard
Mia BlakeMia BlakeMaryann
Erica LoweWendy
Scott WillsScott WillsPhil Hope

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