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Instead of Abracadabra

2008-01-23 · 22 min · ★ 7.1

Action · Comedy

A man who still lives with his parents tries to realize his dream of becoming a magician.

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Directors
Patrik Eklund
Production companies
Filmpool Nord, Direktörn & Fabrikörn, Film i Västerbotten
Countries
Sweden
Status
Released

Top Cast

Simon J. BergerSimon J. BergerThomas
Jacob NordensonJacob NordensonBengt
Anki LarssonAnki LarssonGunilla
Saga GärdeSaga GärdeMonika
Göran ForsmarkGöran ForsmarkStunt-Roger
Daniel RudstedtThe Photographer

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