Paradoxical

Paradoxical

2017 · 108 min · ★ 4.5 · Romance, Drama, Science Fiction

"Paradoxical" is an independent science fiction film from the makers of international documentaries "Design & Thinking," "Maker" and "Hanzi."

Directed by Mu-Ming Tsai · Written by Mu-Ming Tsai

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