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The Island(2000)
Status: Released
Date: 2000-02-27
40%
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Time: 0h 4m
Overview:
On a wintry bay, far from home, a young child witnesses something truly unexpected.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Australia
Budget: $30.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Scorpio Media Pty. Ltd.
Movie: The Island
Top 2 Billed Cast
Kieran Darcy-Smith
The Man
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On a wintry bay, far from home, a young child witnesses something truly unexpected.
Release Date
2000-02-27
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