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The World Is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner(2008)
Status: Released
Date: 2008-03-14
70%
50 Votes
Time: 1h 45m
Overview:
The story of Alex, who, with the help of his charismatic grandfather, embarks on a journey in search of his real self.
Languages: Bulgarian, German.
Countries:
Bulgaria,
Germany,
Hungary,
Serbia,
Slovenia
ProductionCompanies: 
RFF International
Vertigo/Emotionfilm
Movie: The World Is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner
Top 10 Billed Cast
Miki Manojlović
Bai Dan
Carlo Ljubek
Alex 'Sashko' Georgiev
Hristo Mutafchiev
Vasil 'Vasko' Georgiev
Ana Papadopulu
Yana Georgieva
Lyudmila Cheshmedzhieva
Baba Sladka
Николай Урумов
State Security Agent
Vasil Vasilev-Zueka
Ivo Chikagoto
Dorka Gryllus
Maria
Heinz-Josef Braun
Dr. Schreiber
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