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Cargo

"The future is fragile."

2017

1h 45m

6.4(1904 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Horror

Overview

After being infected in the wake of a violent pandemic and with only 48 hours to live, a father struggles to find a new home for his baby daughter.

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Netflix

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Production Companies

Metrol Technology

Causeway Films

Head Gear Films

Kreo Films

Addictive Pictures

White Hot Productions

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman

Andy

Simone Landers

Simone Landers

Thoomi

Anthony Hayes

Anthony Hayes

Vic

Susie Porter

Susie Porter

Kay

Caren Pistorius

Caren Pistorius

Lorraine

Kris McQuade

Kris McQuade

Etta

Natasha Wanganeen

Natasha Wanganeen

Josie

Bruce R. Carter

Bruce R. Carter

Willie

David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil

Daku

Andy Rodoreda

River Father

Creative team

Directed by: Yolanda Ramke
Ben Howling
Written by: Yolanda Ramke
Produced by: Russell Ackerman
Kristina Ceyton

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