The Place(2017)
The fates of an apparently random group of strangers who each come into contact with a mysterious figure who they believe possesses the power to grant any wish, in return for which they must carry out a task he assigns them.
Movie: The Place
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L'uomo
Ettore
Chiara
Azzurra
Odoacre
Alex
Martina
Gigi
Fulvio
Angela
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Overview
The fates of an apparently random group of strangers who each come into contact with a mysterious figure who they believe possesses the power to grant any wish, in return for which they must carry out a task he assigns them.
Release Date
2017-11-04
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7.1
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