Disappearing Acts(2000)
Real love. Real life.
A struggling construction worker and an aspiring musician find themselves falling in love.
Movie: Disappearing Acts
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Disappearing Acts
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A struggling construction worker and an aspiring musician find themselves falling in love.
Release Date
2000-12-09
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6.5
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Real love. Real life.
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