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A Scent of Paradise
A Scent of Paradise

A Scent of Paradise

Genres

Drama

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Stockholm 1956. The Swedish botanist, candidate and lieutenant Nils von Ekelöw, presents his research to a panel of professors.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

Danish

Runtime

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Rating

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Release Date

29 August 1997

Country

Costa Rica

Cast

Samuel Fröler

Samuel Fröler

Nils von Ekelöw

Trine Pallesen

Trine Pallesen

Anna

John Savage

John Savage

Padre Louis

Miguel Sandoval

Miguel Sandoval

Don Diego

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Doña Helena

Andrea Sisniega

Andrea Sisniega

Sekretær

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