The Astronomer's Dream
2009-03-07 · 11 min · ★ 6.0
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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- Canada
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- Released
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