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Surviving Paradise

  • 20002000
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  • 1h 30m
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6.1/10
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Surviving Paradise (2000)
  • Drama
  • Adventure
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 kidn... Read allSurviving 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 dangerou... Read allSurviving 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.
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6.1/10
54
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  • Director
    • Kamshad Kooshan
  • Writer
    • Kamshad Kooshan
  • Stars
    • Shohreh Aghdashloo
    • Kian Abedini
    • Lauren Parissa Abedini
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  • Director
    • Kamshad Kooshan
  • Writer
    • Kamshad Kooshan
  • Stars
    • Shohreh Aghdashloo
    • Kian Abedini
    • Lauren Parissa Abedini
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    • 5User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Shohreh Aghdashloo
    Shohreh Aghdashloo
    • Parias Pari
    Kian Abedini
    • Samas Sam
    Lauren Parissa Abedini
    • Saraas Sara
    Joe Alvarez
    • Mr. Fas Mr. F
    David Wissak
    • Mr. Zas Mr. Z
    Vahik Pirhamzei
    Vahik Pirhamzei
    • Moas Mo
    Otis Freeman
    • Louas Lou
    Lunden De'Leon
    Lunden De'Leon
    • Phyllisas Phyllis
    Verton R. Banks
    Verton R. Banks
    • Lionelas Lionel
    Fred Cline
    • Business Manas Business Man
    Shohreh Afshar
    Anahid Avanesian
    Anahid Avanesian
    • Party Guestas Party Guest
    Richard Azurdia
    Richard Azurdia
    Bruce Bailey
    • Sergant McCoyas Sergant McCoy
    David Jay Barry
    • Mr. Aas Mr. A
    James Carrera
      Jim Carretta
        Peter Cortez
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          • Kamshad Kooshan
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          • Kamshad Kooshan
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        It was a pleasure to watch this film with my daughter
        I truly enjoyed watching this film with my 9 year old daughter. I don't think this is an appropriate film for twenty somethings, but I think it is a heartwarming one, when watched with kids. It was a bit uneven, but it is fine, considering the purpose it serves. Thanks,
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        • Release date
          • June 30, 2000 (United States)
        • Country of origin
          • United States
        • Language
          • English
        • Filming locations
          • Los Angeles, California, USA
        • Production companies
          • International Film & Video Center
          • New Light Entertainment
          • Tweedle Music
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          1 hour 30 minutes
        • Color
          • Color
        • Sound mix
          • DTS-Stereo
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.85 : 1

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