01 Jan 2009
Ottimismo democratico
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Seven actors are brought to an isolated house where they must stay in character for three days under constant surveillance.
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Johnathan Middleton 
Zoe Tanton 
Isabella Tagliati Ben Rotenberg Jordan Kessler Charlie Lindberg
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