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Paradise: Love (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2012, Paradise: Love is a drama film directed by Ulrich Seidl, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. On the beaches of Kenya they're known as "Sugar Mamas" -- European women who seek out African boys selling love to earn a living. Teresa, a 50-year-old Austrian and mother of a daughter entering puberty, travels to this vacation paradise. She goes from one Beach Boy to the next, from one disappointment to the next and finally she must recognize: On the beaches of Kenya love is a business.

Who’s in it. Paradise: Love stars Margarethe Tiesel as Teresa, Peter Kazungu as Munga, Inge Maux as Inge and Dunja Sowinetz as Touristin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Paradise: Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $24.3K at the box office.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paradise: Love page.

If you liked it. Fans of Paradise: Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Paradise: Love (2012)?
In GB, Paradise: Love is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Paradise: Love worth watching?
Paradise: Love holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Paradise: Love?
Paradise: Love stars Margarethe Tiesel, Peter Kazungu, Inge Maux, Dunja Sowinetz and Helen Brugat.
When was Paradise: Love released?
Paradise: Love was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.