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The Descendant

A shocking family secret is about to be unearthed. It's time to honor the dead.

2007•1h 35m
Drama

One man's discoveries concerning the small town his mother grew up in reveals disturbing facts.

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Production

Eklectika Moving Pictures, BOS Productions, Circus Maximus Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Rob Diloreto

Paul

Ilona Garcen

Linda Duke

Tadhg McMahon

Tadhg McMahon

James

J. Louis Reid

J. Louis Reid

Maurice

Rose Ryan

Louise

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