

Spear
2016-02-06 · 84 min · ★ 6.5
A young man reconciles ancient tradition with the modern, urban world in this debut feature from Stephen Page, artistic director of Australia’s renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre.
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- Stephen Page
- Production companies
- Arenamedia, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Brown Cab
- Countries
- Australia
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- Released
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Aaron PedersenSuicide Man
Troy HoneysettWhite Man
Hunter Page-LochardDjaliTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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