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Periods.

2014-12-02 · 82 min · ★ 3.4

Comedy

A raucous comedy that chronicles the historical journey from the big bang to the end of humanity.

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Directors
Victor Quinaz
Production companies
PERIODS. Films, Before the Door Pictures, Hello Please, Nomadic Films, Robinson Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Philip QuinazPhilip Quinaz
Alison FyhrieAlison Fyhrie
A. M. LukasA. M. Lukas
Brian Shoaf
Mary GrillMary Grill
Damian Lanigan
Penn BadgleyPenn Badgley
Willie GarsonWillie Garson
Pablo SchreiberPablo Schreiber
Zachary QuintoZachary Quinto
Grace HelbigGrace Helbig

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