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Facing The Sun

198054mMovieDrama

Winsome art critic Peter visits married artists Gilberto and Vera in Brazil for Christmas. Gilberto and Peter are more than friends though, and jealous romantic entanglements ensue when it becomes apparent that Gilberto’s marriage is not over just yet.

DirectorClaude Whatham

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Cast · Directed by Claude Whatham

GMGerard Murphy
Gerard Murphy
Gilberto
DYDavid Yelland
David Yelland
Peter
VF
Victoria Fairbrother
Vera
MB
Marjorie Bland
Christine
CB
Cheryl Burfield
Zuzu
MFMichael Fitzpatrick
Michael Fitzpatrick
Roger
PHPaul Herzberg
Paul Herzberg
Mico
BP
Bryan Payne
Jean

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