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When I Find the Ocean
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When I Find the Ocean

2006-03-04 · 104 min · ★ 9.5

Drama · Family

A little girl leaves home with her pet dog and rabbit to escape abuse and find the ocean in the hopes of feeling closer to her father who has passed away.

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Directors
Tonya S. Holly
Production companies
Cypress Moon Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,000,000

Top Cast

Diane LaddDiane LaddEdna
Lee MajorsLee MajorsThomas
Graham GreeneGraham GreeneCopeland
Bernie CaseyBernie CaseyAmos Jackson
Amy RedfordAmy RedfordJenny
Lily Matland HollyLily Strickland
Natalie CanerdayNatalie CanerdayAunt Betty
George LindseyGeorge LindseyEd Barker
Linc HandLinc HandDeputy Adams
Dan BeeneJesse Peabody
Sara BiddleNurse Denise
Anthony BrooksNathan Coleman
James ChamblissSergeant Montgomery
James ChapmanYoung Dean
Timothy EddyWill
Dorian FlemmingPearl
David "Shark" FralickEmmit Johnson
Trent FridayVoting Rights Marcher / Beatnik
Joan GhrigsbyBertie
Kenny DavisSelma Dock Supervisor

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