The Idol(2002)
An Australian actress forms a spiritual bond with an elderly Chinese chef who lives across from her in a Parisian tenement house.
Movie: The Idol
Top 10 Billed Cast
Zao
Sara Silver
Roger Castellac
Philippe
Nicole
Gilberte
Le Taxi
La femme-flic
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An Australian actress forms a spiritual bond with an elderly Chinese chef who lives across from her in a Parisian tenement house.
Release Date
2002-08-06
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Rating:
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Français普通话English广州话 / 廣州話Keywords
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