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Let Us Persevere in What We Have Resolved Before We Forget
Genres
Documentary
Overview
On the island of Tanna, a part of Vanuatu, an archipelago in Melanesia, strange rites are enacted and time passes slowly while the inhabitants await the return of the mysterious John.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
20 min
Release Date
2013-07-04
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
9
Vote Average
7.3
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Isaac Wan
Himself
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