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Koreatown

Koreatown

Genres

Drama

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A Korean Marilyn Monroe impersonator finds love in Los Angeles.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

6 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

14 April 2011

Country

Cast

Jessika Van

Jessika Van

Marilyn

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