Perfect Strangers
~Everyone has three lives: A public life. A private life... and a secret life.
Overview
During a dinner, a group of friends decide to share whatever message or phone call they will receive during the evening, with unforeseen consequences.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 2016-02-11
Budget: $0
Revenue: $32207491
Runtime: 97 min
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