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Waking David
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Waking David

2016-01-01 · 89 min · ★ 6.0

Drama

During a lecture tour to London, an American psychologist decides to look up her hitherto unknown half-sister and find out about her father who died 10 years earlier. But as she delves into the truth surrounding her father's death she encounters a family that has created a wall of secrecy and lies.

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Directors
Kevin Nash
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Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Harriet MadeleyScarlett
Kristy BruceAmy
Shane BruceJulie
Mark KatzSimon
Kathryn WorthKathryn WorthHelen
Paul MooneyGreg
Jim RainbirdTaxi Driver
Marry KennyBartender
Rob TofieldDrunk Man

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