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The Pearl Color
In the early 1930s, ten-year-old Alexander is determined to win his school's painting competition to impress his secret love, Lotte. By chance, he comes into possession of the glittering mother-of-pearl paint. However, its disappearance triggers a fierce battle between the A class and the B class.
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In the early 1930s, ten-year-old Alexander is determined to win his school's painting competition to impress his secret love, Lotte. By chance, he comes into possession of the glittering mother-of-pearl paint. However, its disappearance triggers a fierce battle between the A class and the B class.
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Genre:Drama, Family
Written By:Marcus H. Rosenmüller, Christian Lerch
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Runtime:103 minutes
Studio:d.i.e.film, Constantin Film
Cast
Marcus H. Rosenmüller
Director
Markus Krojer
Alexander
Brigitte Hobmeier
Klari
Josef Hader
Herr Ametsbichler
Sigi Zimmerschied
Konditor Schneider
Gustav Peter Wöhler
Herr Schloder
Dominik Nowak
Maulwurf
Zoë Mannhardt
Lotte
Benedikt Hösl
Langer Gruber
Thomas Wittmann
Heini / Hugo
Adele Neuhauser
Frau Kerkenreuth
Johannes Silberschneider
Herr Ramsauer
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