"Sans Papiers"

Top 8 Billed Cast

Bakassa Turay
Bakassa Turay

Mr.Oman

Christof Oswald
Christof Oswald

Viktor Frankelin

Medhanie
Medhanie

Man in Shelter

Angus MacKenzie
Angus MacKenzie

Barkeeper

Rajib Paul
Rajib Paul

Friend

Rahel Dettwiler
Rahel Dettwiler

Social Worker

Frank Saurina
Frank Saurina

Policeman 1

Christoph Röthenmund
Christoph Röthenmund

Policeman 2

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