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A pair of global crises provides the backdrop for this romantic drama. With the Iraq War just about to begin and SARS wreaking havoc in Asia, an American staying in Paris promises to reunite with his Iraqi lover in Beijing. When he arrives in China, his joy at their impending reunion turns to sorrow when the young woman doesn't show. A Chinese woman agrees to help him find his love, but the American's attractiveness may prove too much for her to ignore.
This is the only Tala Ashrafi video. Stars also making their debut in this video: Li Ching, Kelly Nyks Song, Alan Zhang. Waiting in Beijing | Orig Year | 2008 | | CD Universe Part number | 7812878 | | Release Date | New Waiting in Beijing TR release date | | Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | for brief strong language and a disturbing situation | | Movie Details | Color |
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