The Impossible Joy(2017)
An 11-year-old illegal immigrant seeks the guidance of a reluctant, old man to help him win the heart of his first love at school, while he cleverly overcomes violent prejudice from fellow students.
Movie: The Impossible Joy
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Tomas
David
Summer
Joachim
Dennis
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An 11-year-old illegal immigrant seeks the guidance of a reluctant, old man to help him win the heart of his first love at school, while he cleverly overcomes violent prejudice from fellow students.
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2017-10-13
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