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Not What I Asked For

Not What I Asked For

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Not What I Asked For

"Be careful with what you wish for... It might come true."

2023

0h 15m

9.0(3 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Family

Fantasy

Overview

On the night before his birthday, Lucas wishes to not turn twenty. To his surprise, his wish comes true, leaving him stuck in time.

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João Pedro Prates

Lucas

Guili Arenzon

Guili Arenzon

Diego

Mima Jeckel

Mima Jeckel

Manuela

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Directed by: Camille Vidor M. da Silva
Written by: Camille Vidor M. da Silva
Produced by: Gabriela Bettanin

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