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We're Going to the Zoo
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We're Going to the Zoo

2006-06-23 · 14 min · ★ 4.8

Drama · Comedy

This is a story about a real life brother and sister and their journey to the zoo. On their way, they accidentally pick up a hitchhiker.

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Directors
Josh Safdie
Production companies
Red Bucket Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Mickey SumnerMickey SumnerMickey
Giacomo SumnerGiacamo
Josh SafdieJosh SafdieThe Hitchhiker
Abdellah BelachguerStore Clerk

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