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The American Dream

Paradise is a profound drama portraying tightknit relationships between workers at a store amidst the societal expectations of the 1950s. From Walter Presents, in Italian with English subtitles.

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The American Dream

Season 4 Episode 1 | 55m 18s

American Week begins at the Paradise, treating customers to Hollywood stars, a motorcycle and more. Blue jeans reignite the conflict between Mori and Vittorio. Meanwhile, everyone in Italy is following the situation in Hungary with concern.

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