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Set on a famous nudist beach, Maslin Beach is a film about crazy people involved in crazy misunderstandings and romantic squabbles, a naked and hilarious search for the meaning of life. And it's also a gentle story about love. Simon attempts to summon the courage to face the truth about his relationship with Marcie over the course of one afternoon, leading to a bittersweet jolt to his life. With other relationships on the beach interfering with his objective to propose, a myriad of characters attempt to make sense of life, love and it all.

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Top billed cast

Michael AllenSimon
Bonnie-Jaye LawrenceGail
Eliza LovellMarcie
Gary WaddellBen
Zara CollinsPaula
Jennifer RossJenny
Andy McPheeZen Master
Alison SclanderAmanda
Robbie HoadBrad
Madeleine JamesAnais

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