Beyond Paradise

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Beyond Paradise

"A World of Stunning Beauty and Violent Contrasts"

1998

1h 35m

7.0(1 votes)

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Overview

A young Californian moves to Hawaii where he is befriended by three Hawaiians who show him Hawaii beyond the postcard image.

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6 members

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Roy Newton

Mark Thompson

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Kalani

Zulu

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Lorenzo Callender

Ronnie

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Daryl Bonilla

Keao

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Priscilla Basque

Lehua

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Troy Ignacio

Aku

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