Beyond Belief - talking to the dead

Beyond Belief - talking to the dead

2021•10.0/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

10.0/10(1)

Are paranormal experiences real? Can being 'spiritual' help with the way you feel about death, dying and grief? This British film, from the university that pioneered distance learning through BBC Television, explores themes of spiritual healing and the differing views on life after death.

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Production

HKZ PRODUCTIONS

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Stephanie Siadatan

Stephanie Siadatan

Phoebe

Waseem Mirza

Waseem Mirza

Dr Hamid

Scott Samain

Darren

Tenisha White

Joy

Robyn Cooper

Sarah

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