Kakadu
1995 · 101 min · ★ 7.0 · Adventure, Comedy, Family
An alien is sent from Kakadu planet to earth for one week. He befriends a little girl Golnar and this is the beginning of their adventures.
Directed by Tahmine Milani · Written by Tahmine Milani
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