

Paradoxical
2017-09-25 · 108 min · ★ 4.5
"Paradoxical" is an independent science fiction film from the makers of international documentaries "Design & Thinking," "Maker" and "Hanzi."
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- Directors
- Mu-Ming Tsai
- Production companies
- 繆思
- Countries
- Taiwan
- Status
- Released
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