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Pooka

2023-10-03 · 84 min · Not rated

Crime · Thriller · Drama

A retired detective moves to a rural village in Ireland where he discovers numerous missing children. He takes the investigation into his own hands due to the absence of police.

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Directors
Cathal Fitzpatrick
Production companies
Blue Fire Pictures
Countries
Ireland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rob James CapelRob James CapelNic Grant
Tom KerriskTom KerriskHarry Ford
Barry John KinsellaBarry John KinsellaMark O'Shea
Steven JessSteven JessJohn Greene
Samantha GallagherEmma Cunningham
Rebecca HickeyBernadette
Liam GriffithJames Hannah
Emmet RyanBennie O'Hagan

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