The Descendant

The Descendant

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The Descendant

"A shocking family secret is about to be unearthed. It's time to honor the dead."

2007

1h 35m

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Drama

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One man's discoveries concerning the small town his mother grew up in reveals disturbing facts.

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5 members

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Rob Diloreto

Paul

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Ilona Garcen

Linda Duke

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Tadhg McMahon

James

Tadhg McMahon

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J. Louis Reid

Maurice

J. Louis Reid

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Rose Ryan

Louise

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