Surviving Paradise follows the adventures of 10-year-old Sam and 8-year-old Sara, Iranian children lost in Los Angeles, as they struggle to search for an uncle and elude the hit man who ...
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| Shohreh Aghdashloo | ... | Pari | |
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Kian Abedini | ... | Sam |
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Lauren Parissa Abedini | ... | Sara |
| Joe Alvarez | ... | Mr. F | |
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David Wissak | ... | Mr. Z |
| Vahik Pirhamzei | ... | Mo | |
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Otis Freeman | ... | Lou |
| Lunden De'Leon | ... | Phyllis | |
| Verton R. Banks | ... | Lionel | |
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Fred Cline | ... | Business Man |
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Shohreh Afshar | ||
| Anahid Avanesian | ... | Party Guest | |
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Bruce Bailey | ... | Sergant McCoy |
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David Jay Barry | ... | Mr. A |
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Surviving Paradise follows the adventures of 10-year-old Sam and 8-year-old Sara, Iranian children lost in Los Angeles, as they struggle to search for an uncle and elude the hit man who kidnapped their mother. On their way, they encounter a colorful cast of character and dangerous situations, but through connections they endure the rigors of life on the street. Written by <survivepr@onebox.com>
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30 June 2000 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
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I enjoyed this film thoroughly. It was simple, yet provocative, showing us how we should look at America, as a multicultural country.
My two kids specially liked the film and have been asking about its DVD since.
I think, within the landscape of big budget films that come out of Hollywood, "Surviving Paradise", was definitely a breath of fresh air. I also think the kids were great and Shohreh Aghdashloo was marvelous. I remember telling my wife at the time that after a long long time that she hadn't been present on the Silver Screen, she will be discovered because of this film showing in theaters. And sure enough, she was picked for "House of Sand & Fog", which gave her a nomination for and Oscar. She deserves it.