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Pen Pals

What is it like to live in exotic lands like Tibet, Hong Kong, Finland and Chile? This original HBO special, shot in four locations, gives you the chance to find out as foreign pen pals tell their American friends about their daily lives through touching and informative letters.

1988 6.2/10 community score 36 min Released

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