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
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Sara Silver
Roger Castellac
Philippe
Nicole
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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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4.5
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