South Solitary

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South Solitary

"In Distress, Require Assistance."

2010

2h 1m

6.9(11 votes)

Drama

Overview

Meredith is a 35 year-old unmarried woman who arrives at a remote lighthouse island 1928 with her uncle the new head keeper.

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6 members

Acting

Miranda Otto

Meredith Appleton

Acting

Marton Csokas

Jack Fleet

Acting

Essie Davis

Alma Stanley

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Rohan Nichol

Harry Stanley

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Barry Otto

George Wadsworth

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Reef Ireland

Tom

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