The Dam

The Dam

The Dam

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The Dam

2016

0h 16m

1.0(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

A lifelong friendship is under siege when two mature Australian men visit the monolithic dam that defined their young lives and are confronted by feelings that were impounded long ago, but cannot be contained any longer.

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4 featured cast members

Starring

Chris Haywood

Chris Haywood

Jack

Martin Vaughan

Martin Vaughan

John

Felix Haywood

Young Jack

Blake Bowden

Young John

Creative team

Directed by: Brendon McDonall
Written by: Brendon McDonall
Produced by: Ilana Lazar

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