Perfect Strangers
Everyone has three lives: A public life. A private life... and a secret life.
2016 · 97 min · ★ 7.8 (5K) · Drama
During a dinner, a group of friends decide to share whatever message or phone call they will receive during the evening, with unforeseen consequences.
Directed by Paolo Genovese · Written by Paolo Genovese
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Giuseppe Battiston Peppe -
Anna Foglietta Carlotta -
Marco Giallini Rocco -
Edoardo Leo Cosimo -
Valerio Mastandrea Lele -
Alba Rohrwacher Bianca -
Kasia Smutniak Eva -
Benedetta Porcaroli Sofia -
Elisabetta De Palo Nonna - T Tommaso Tatafiore Bruno
- N Noemi Pagotto Rosa
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