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Almost Paradise (2023): Cast & Ratings

Almost Paradise (2023) movie poster

Almost Paradise is a 2023 drama directed by Enrico Maria Artale, starring Edoardo Pesce as Julio Cesar, María del Rosario and Gabriel Montesi. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds 66% on TMDB.

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Almost Paradise (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Almost Paradise About?

The premise of Almost Paradise without spoilers.

Julio Cesar and his mother navigate a challenging life, balancing their affection with the pressures of working for a drug dealer and the vibrant rhythms of salsa and merengue dance nights. Their fragile stability is tested when Ines, a young Colombian drug mule, enters their world, bringing unexpected complications and threatening to disrupt their already precarious existence.

Almost Paradise Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Almost Paradise Cast & Characters

Edoardo Pesce leads the cast as Julio Cesar, with María del Rosario as Ines and Gabriel Montesi as Lucio. Directed by Enrico Maria Artale; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Enrico Maria Artale

More films directed by Enrico Maria Artale: Il terzo tempo and My Bow Breathing.

Full filmography
Ratings

Almost Paradise Reviews & Ratings

Almost Paradise holds 66% on TMDB.

Videos

Almost Paradise Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Almost Paradise.

Official International Trailer
Details

Almost Paradise Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Raj” and “帕拉伊索”.

Also known as
  • Raj
  • 帕拉伊索
  • Ráj
  • Рай
  • El Paraíso

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Almost Paradise FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Almost Paradise, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Almost Paradise?

Almost Paradise runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Almost Paradise released?

Almost Paradise was released on September 3, 2023.

Who directed Almost Paradise?

Almost Paradise was directed by Enrico Maria Artale.

More films by Enrico Maria Artale

Who is in the cast of Almost Paradise?

Almost Paradise stars Edoardo Pesce as Julio Cesar, María del Rosario as Ines and Gabriel Montesi as Lucio, among 4 credited actors.

How is Almost Paradise rated?

Almost Paradise has 66% on TMDB.

Does Almost Paradise have a post-credit scene?

No. Almost Paradise has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Almost Paradise in?

The original language of Almost Paradise is Italian.

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