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Schadenfreude

Schadenfreude

The pleasure taken in the misery of others.

20096.00h 9m

Overview

An existential fable about a man who wakes to find himself broke, homeless, and missing one shoe.

Directed by Peter O'Brien
Written by Peter O'Brien
Produced by Elene Pepper
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Top Cast

Jack Finsterer

Jack Finsterer

The man

Miranda Otto

Miranda Otto

Waitress

Barry Otto

Barry Otto

Gracie Otto

Gracie Otto

The debutante

About Schadenfreude

Schadenfreude is a fantasy film released in 2009. Directed by Peter O'Brien, it stars Jack Finsterer, Miranda Otto, Barry Otto. An existential fable about a man who wakes to find himself broke, homeless, and missing one shoe.

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