Abroad: Finding Faith

Mar 1, 2018

1h 51m

★ 10.0

Overview

A Chinese student in Edinburgh struggling to adapt to her new culture and everyday challenges ultimately discovers her purpose and the love of God.

Genres

Drama

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Cast

Michelle

Serena Luo

Daniella

Ashleigh More

Kosempai Sarah

Salt Zhang

Jack

Michael Parker

Pastor

John-William Noble

Daniella's Friend

Peter Anderson

Daniella's Friend

Marie Anderson

Professor

Thomas Suslak

Jack's Friend

Gemma Park

Vegetable Shop Worker

Kataarina Yli-Malmi

Kosempai

HoYan Cheung

Endian

Binglin Luo

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