The Eastern Bride

Jan 1, 2004

1h 7m

★ 0.0

Overview

A globetrotting South African businessman goes about his normal Christian life until the persecution of Christians around the world is brought to his attention. Through a series of circumstances, he learns about the pressure Christians are under in China and the Middle East, something he was unaware of...until now.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Open Doors International

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Cast

Pete de Jaeger

James Alexander

Masoud Boutros

Rajesh Gopie

Liana Donnelly

Julie Hartley

Jeff Loon

Kenneth Fok

Reema Hannah

Nadine Naidoo

Michael

Greg Melvill-Smith

Guo Yinglim

Joon Chong

Eamonn

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