Cruel Hands

Cruel Hands

Cruel Hands

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Cruel Hands

2025

1h 16m

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Thriller

Drama

Overview

Maria and her son Dai flee an abusive husband, hiding on an abandoned farm during bushfires. As emergency services search for the missing family, Dai uncovers sinister secrets about the farm.

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Monster Pictures

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Mavournee Hazel

Maria

Mavournee Hazel

Acting

Diesel La Torraca

Dai

Diesel La Torraca

Acting

Harry Greenwood

Will

Harry Greenwood

Acting

Geneviève Lemon

Lucille

Geneviève Lemon

Acting

Josh McConville

Jason

Josh McConville

Acting

Max Cattana

Joel

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Jack Sacks

Michael

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Acting

Jesse Turner

Firefighter

Jesse Turner

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