Stella and the Star of the Orient (2008)
Overview
What child doesn’t dream of finding some secret door to the past! For Stella, a sassy 10-year-old, this dream comes true when she finds a magic wardrobe that transports her back to the early 20th century. There she must find a precious stone, the “Star of the Orient”, and ward off criminals who also want the treasure. Both haunting in its dream-like atmosphere and rousing through its spirited young protagonists, the film sweeps youngsters into a magical story of friendship and discovery.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | de |
| Popularity | 0.971 |
Directed By
Erna Schmidt
TOP CAST
Laura Berschuck
Stella
Hanna Schwamborn
Clementine
Julius Römer
Gustav
Axel Prahl
Kleinheinz
Gabriela Maria Schmeide
Stellas Mutter
Tim Wilde
Stellas Vater
Uwe Kockisch
Clementines Vater
Hans Martin Stier
Dr. Lodeus
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