Paradise War: The Story of Bruno Manser
1984: Searching for an experience that goes deeper than the superficiality of modern civilization, Bruno Manser travels into the jungles of Borneo and finds it with the nomadic Penan tribe. It is an encounter that changes his life forever. When the existence of the Penan is threatened by relentless deforestation, Manser takes up the fight against logging with a courage and determination that makes him one of the most renowned and credible environmentalists of his time. Eventually, it costs him everything. Based on a true story.
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Top Cast
Sven Schelker
Bruno Manser
Nick Kelesau
Along Sega
Elizabeth Ballang
Ubung
Matthew Crowley
James Carter-Long
David K.S. Tse
Robert Chang
Benjamin Mathis
Roger Graf
Daniel Ludwig
Erich Manser
Charlotte Heinimann
Ida Manser
Nasdie Kelesau
Esseng
Vera Flück
Barbara
Adrian Faehndrich
Patrick
Raad Rawi
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Carlos Olalla
Manuel José Ortega
Anna Leong Brophy
Olivia Tan
Mike Lucock
Police Chief
Verdi Solaiman
Plant Manager
Leonardo Da Vinc
Foreman
Silvio Kretschmer
Office Assistant
Carole Augustus
Secretary UN
James Bujang
Penan Man #1
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