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The American Friend

The American Friend

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The American Friend

"Paris meets Thaís"

2009

0h 19m

10.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Family

Overview

Paris - an American who recently arrived in Brazil - and the Brazilian Thais begin a simple friendship sharing feelings and sensations, even if they do not understand a single word each othar says.

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3 featured cast members

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Paris Leicester

Paris Leicester

Paris

Thaís de Campos

Thaís de Campos

Ian Lopes Araújo

Ian Lopes Araújo

Ian

Creative team

Directed by: Ivo Lopes Araújo
Ricardo Pretti
Written by: Ricardo Pretti
Ivo Lopes Araújo

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