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The Astronomer's Dream

2009-03-07 · 11 min · ★ 6.0

Science Fiction · Animation · Adventure · Fantasy · Mystery

When a hungry Astronomer falls asleep while working on a problem, he discovers a solution not in outer space but in the surreal food-chain of his subconscious mind.

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Malcolm Sutherland
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