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An unusual search for romantic love

R 1989 · 84 min · ★ 4.7 · Drama, Romance, Comedy

A German woman travels to San Francisco to find her mother, but winds up distracted by the sexually flamboyant culture of the city.

Directed by Monika Treut · Written by Monika Treut

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