Movie Details
Title: Synonyms
Release Date: 28 Feb 2019
Runtime: 2h 3m
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Director: Pie Films, Komplizen Film, ARTE France Cinéma, SBS Productions
Production Companies: Pie Films, Komplizen Film, ARTE France Cinéma, SBS Productions
Overview: A young Israeli man absconds to Paris to flee his nationality, aided by his trusty Franco-Israeli dictionary.
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