Shadows of the Peacock

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Shadows of the Peacock

1988

1h 32m

2.7(3 votes)

Romance

Drama

Overview

The love story between an Australian woman and a Balinese dancer.

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11 members

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Wendy Hughes

Maria

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John Lone

Raka

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Steve Jacobs

George

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Rod Mullinar

Terry

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Gillian Jones

Mitty

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Peta Toppano

Judy

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Claudia Karvan

Julie

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Rebecca Smart

Tessa

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Matthew Taylor

Simon

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Vithawat Bunnag

Sali

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Lynda Stoner

Beth Mason

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