

Zozo
2005-09-02 · 105 min · ★ 5.9
A Lebanese boy gets separated from his family during the civil war and ends up in Sweden.
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Production details
- Directors
- Josef Fares
- Production companies
- Memfis Film, Film i Väst, Sigma Films, Zentropa Entertainments
- Countries
- Sweden, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Denmark, Netherlands
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 5,600,000
Top Cast
Carmen LebbosZozo's Mom
Nazem IssaKaak Salesman
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