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"Plug in. Get off."

2007

1h 33m

3.9(20 votes)

Drama

Romance

Science Fiction

Overview

Dr. Bill Matthews is struck by lighting. While recovering at the hospital where he works, he begins an intimate relationship with Dr. Craig Murphy, who invites Bill to join a strange group of lightning survivors.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Derek Long

Bill Matthews

Matthew Montgomery

Craig Murphy

Alexandra Billings

Dr. Emily Andersen

Rasool J'Han

Carol

Allie Rivenbark

Olivia

Sean Abley

Mike

Jay Costelo

Kennedy

Victor Herminio Lopez

Alex

Alisha Seaton

Andi

Georgia Jean

Shelly

Creative team

Directed by: Sean Abley
Written by: Sean Abley

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