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Hopeful Notes

Hopeful Notes

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Hopeful Notes

2010

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Overview

A young violinist with leukemia brings hope and life into a desolate Russian hospital for children. This film aims to raise awareness and funds to end childhood cancer, and is part of the project Let's Make a Difference.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Walter Nudo

Walter Nudo

Colin Ross

Dima

Ian Poland

Misha

Laural Merlington

Olga

Sharon Hayes

Elena

Kimber King

Kimber King

Maria

Robert Gray

Doctor

Grace Heemstra

Lilly

Kaitlyn Squires

Kaitlyn Squires

Sandra

Nicholas Sarjeant

Anton

Creative team

Directed by: Valerio Zanoli

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