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The Ferryman

The Ferryman

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The Ferryman

"The cost of freedom. The price is unimaginable."

2025

0h 11m

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When his brother’s body is unearthed, a grieving man faces an IRA agent determined to keep him quiet, testing where his loyalties truly lie.

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4 featured cast members

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Lucas Grimwade

Quinn Carney

Pedro Vivas

Mr. Muldoon

Anthony Cruhlac

IRA Agent #2

Jaden Weinstein

IRA Agent #1

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Directed by: Erik Arias
Produced by: Jasmine Melgar

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