
Beyond Paradise(1998)
A World of Stunning Beauty and Violent Contrasts
A young Californian moves to Hawaii where he is befriended by three Hawaiians who show him Hawaii beyond the postcard image.
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A young Californian moves to Hawaii where he is befriended by three Hawaiians who show him Hawaii beyond the postcard image.
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1998-10-29
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A World of Stunning Beauty and Violent Contrasts
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