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Porphyrophobia

2013-01-01 · 20 min · Not rated

Fantasy

A rare celestial event has an extraordinary impact on a stir crazy mother and her peculiar, adult son.

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Directors
Samuel Dawe
Production companies
Shunk Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Andrew FordBuilder
Paul HolbrookFreaky clown
Karen PayneViolet Buxton
Matt DaleDog walker
Tony ParkinAston Brooks (show host)
Kerry FosburyNeighbour
Danny ChaseAndrew Buxton
Steve PenfoldBuilder
Michael MassiahSmoking builder
Cher CarterBabysitter
Phillip ParnellChris Needham
Rachel TokelyYoung Mother
Keane HolbrookYoung Andrew
Christopher RuaneBuilder
Stu PillingerCyclist

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