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Vigil

Thriller & Mystery • Drama, Mystery, UR

A young girl living on an isolated New Zealand farm sets about protecting her family and their homestead after the arrival of a mysterious stranger.

Tags
Loneliness, Childhood, New Zealand
Cast
Bill Kerr Birdie
Fiona Kay Lisa Peers, Toss
Gordon Shields Justin Peers
Frank Whitten Ethan Ruir
Crew
Vincent Ward director

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