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2008•91 min•Drama

My Friend from Faro

Is My Friend from Faro a Hit or Flop?

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Is My Friend from Faro worth watching? With a rating of 5.344/10, this Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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My Friend from Faro Synopsis

Eternal daydreamer Mel can't wait to quit her sucky catering job and fly to her dream destination: Portugal. Things change when the beautiful Jenny literally crashes into her life when Mel nearly runs her over in her classic BMW. It is love at first sight, however there is just one problem: Jenny mistakenly assumes Mel to be a boy. Despite this, the pair become boyfriend and girlfriend. With Mel attempting to disguise her true gender at every turn, her journey from tomboy to out lesbian is fraught with life-defining dilemmas and sweet surprises.

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Top Cast

Anjorka Strechel
Anjorka StrechelMel Wandel
Lucie Hollmann
Lucie HollmannJenny Schmidt
Manuel Cortez
Manuel CortezNuno
Florian Panzner
Florian PanznerKnut Wandel
Tilo Prückner
Tilo PrücknerWilli Wandel
Isolda Dychauk-Ott
Isolda Dychauk-OttBianca
Anna Stieblich
Anna StieblichCarla Schmidt
Kai-Peter Malina
Kai-Peter MalinaBernd
Philipp Quest
Philipp QuestMalte
Julischka Eichel
Julischka EichelVicky

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Is My Friend from Faro worth watching?

My Friend from Faro has received mixed reviews with a 5.344/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama movies.

Is My Friend from Faro hit or flop?

My Friend from Faro has received average ratings (5.344/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is My Friend from Faro?

My Friend from Faro is a Drama movie that Eternal daydreamer Mel can't wait to quit her sucky catering job and fly to her dream destination: Portugal. Things change when the beautiful Jenny li...

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