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White Palms

2006-01-15 · 97 min · ★ 7.1

Drama

Having suffered as a boy under a brutal Communist-era coach, champion Hungarian gymnast Miklos moves to Canada years later in search of a new start - only to find himself unwittingly perpetuating the very same cycle of abuse among his own pupils.

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Directors
Szabolcs Hajdu
Production companies
Katapult Film, Filmpartners
Countries
Hungary
Status
Released

Top Cast

Zoltán Miklós HajduMiklós Dongó
Kyle ShewfeltKyle Manjak
Gheorghe DinicăGheorghe DinicăFerenc 'Puma' Szabó
Andor LukátsAndor LukátsDad
Oana PelleaOana PelleaMom
Olivér BajnócziOld Miki

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