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2012PGdocumentary

Bildungsroman

2012PGdocumentary

Four students at prestigious academic institutions confront their dreams and responsibilities while grappling with the realities of adulthood.

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Julia De Simone

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Four students at prestigious academic institutions confront their dreams and responsibilities while grappling with the realities of adulthood.

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Julia De Simone

Julia De Simonedirector

Caetano Altafincast

Fabio Martinocast

Victoria Saramagocast

Wilian Cortopassicast

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Bildungsroman follows young people who carry with them the responsibility of growing up within great academic institutions. Four students live out their dreams and desires for a fulfilling life and profession on a daily basis. Along the way, they achieve many things and leave behind many illusions.

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