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The Last Slap
Siblings Petra and Jure want to re-purpose their old lakeside house. To raise money for such a venture, they get involved in the search for a lost dog, hoping to get a substantial financial reward. They cross paths with the ruthless entrepreneur Nicola. When their plan turns sour, Christmas turns into a nightmare riddled with slaps and plot twists.
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Siblings Petra and Jure want to re-purpose their old lakeside house. To raise money for such a venture, they get involved in the search for a lost dog, hoping to get a substantial financial reward. They cross paths with the ruthless entrepreneur Nicola. When their plan turns sour, Christmas turns into a nightmare riddled with slaps and plot twists.
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Genre:Comedy, Drama
Written By:Matteo Oleotto, Salvatore De Mola, Pierpaolo Piciarelli
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Runtime:100 minutes
Studio:SPOK Films, RTV Slovenija, Staragara IT, RAI Cinema
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