The External World

The External World

The External World

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The External World

2010

0h 17m

6.2(31 votes)

Animation

Comedy

Overview

A boy learns to play the piano.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Julian Barratt

(voice)

Julian Barratt

Acting

Pearl Brilmayer

(voice)

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Adam Buxton

(voice)

Adam Buxton

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Christopher Kline

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Stefanie Jones

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Sound

Bram Meindersma

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Tenko Nakajima

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Hanayo Nakajima

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