Chinese Angel

Chinese Angel

She was his last chance at hope.

2017•34m•10.0/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

10.0/10(1)

Spencer Thompson, at rock bottom after losing his job and home, plans to end his life. But when he meets Angela, who calls herself a “Chinese Angel,” his path takes an unexpected turn toward light. Shot in London, Cyprus, and Canada, the film won awards worldwide.

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Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Available in Your Library

Cast

Arek Zasowski

Arek Zasowski

Spencer Thompson

Cynthia Dou

Angela, Chinese Angel

Elisa Li

Emily

Auguste Li

Charlie

Valerie Dent

Doctor

Viola Zasowska

Viola Zasowska

Sandra

Sha Peng

Mother

Maegan Coker

Chelsea

Bing Dou

Father

Pambos Charalamboos

Waiter

Sumit Sharma

Sumit Sharma

MC

Daniela Tanner

Chelsea (Photo)

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