

Searching for Paradise
2002-06-24 · 88 min · ★ 6.0
A young woman, coping with the death of her father, embarks on a quest to meet a Hollywood star with whom she has become obsessed.
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- Directors
- Myra Paci
- Production companies
- Luxmundi Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Susan May PrattGilda Mattei
Chris NothMichael De Santis
Jeremy DaviesAdam
Laila RobinsBarbara Mattei
Josef SommerCarl GreenslateTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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