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2010-07-10 · 90 min · ★ 6.1
Several characters who are each at critical stages of their lives are strangely impelled towards an uncharted lake in the middle of the desert where they all have the opportunity to save each other.
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- Directors
- Fernando Fragata
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- Countries
- Portugal, United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Joaquim de AlmeidaJay
Evelina PereiraHelena
Scott BaileyMatt
Ana Cristina OliveiraMotel Receptionist
Caitlin CarmichaelJamie
Skyler DayLucy
Donovan Scottold farmer
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