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A Fish Out of Water
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A Fish Out of Water

2016-02-08 · 11 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

Thanks to his 'friend' Ollie, Zac learns how to fish.

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Directors
David Richardson
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Countries
Australia
Status
Released

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William Franklyn-MillerWilliam Franklyn-MillerZac
Samuel EdwardsSamuel EdwardsOliver
Lynne ParkerMother
Sotiris TzeliosFather
Albert GoikhmanAlbert GoikhmanMale Friend 1
John BardonMale Friend 2
Chantelle BourisNewsreader

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