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Season 14 • Episode 16 • Seeking Asian Female
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Independent Lens Season 14, Episode 16: Seeking Asian Female
Two strangers — an aging white man and a young Chinese woman — pursue a marriage brokered by the Internet. They get more than they bargained for when she moves to America to be his bride in this quirky, appealing documentary. Watch Independent Lens Season 14, Episode 16 Seeking Asian Female in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Independent Lens Season 14, Episode 16 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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