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BALL LIGHTNING

2021-09-20 · 18 min · Not rated

Science Fiction

A pair of scavengers discover something strange after wandering onto the property of a mysterious technician.

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Directors
Gavin DuBois
Production companies
Resonance Media, LLC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,500

Top Cast

Niamh O'ConnorAddie
Ellis HamptonCarlo
Jack WarnerHolloway
Julie HelthalerSundance
Chris HelthalerSternberg
Gavin DuBoisGavin DuBoisRogue Auto #1
Kyle RogersRogue Auto #2
Maria TerbushRogue Auto #3
Jesse RolfeRogue Auto #4

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