Cannes 2016: Diverse International Cinema Gems from Around the Globe

The Unknown Girl

2016 • 106 min

Thriller, Drama, Crime

Haunted by guilt after a patient she declined to treat dies, Dr. Jenny begins investigating the young woman's identity when the police fail to identify her.

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Divines

2016 • 105 min • Budget $2M

Drama

In a poor neighborhood where faith and drug dealing coexist, Dounia craves power and achievement. With her close friend Maimouna's encouragement, she aims to emulate Rebecca, a well-regarded drug trafficker. However, her meeting with Djigui, a young dancer with a…

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Mercenary

2016 • 112 min

Saone, a young man from Wallis and Futuna with Caledonian roots, moves to France to pursue a career as a rugby player. He's driven by a desire for independence and a need to be recognized.

5.8

6.5

American Honey

2016 • 163 min • Budget $3M • Box office $2M

Drama

A restless teenager leaves her difficult home and joins a group of young people traveling the American Midwest, selling magazines. She becomes part of a lifestyle filled with wild parties, dangerous schemes, and short-lived relationships, seeking freedom and a sense…

6.8

7.0

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Elle

2016 • 131 min • Budget $9M • Box office $2M

Drama, Thriller

When Michèle, the CEO of a gaming software company, is attacked at home by a stranger, she's determined to maintain control of her carefully structured world. She navigates family issues while simultaneously being pursued by her stalker in a dangerous…

6.7

7.1

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It's Only the End of the World

2016 • 99 min • Budget $7M • Box office $9M

Drama

Louis, a writer with a terminal illness, comes back to his family after being away for a while to share the news that he is dying.

7.2

6.8

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The Salesman

2016 • 125 min • Box office $6M

Drama, Thriller

Emad and Rana are displaced from their apartment because of risky construction next door and relocate to a new home in central Tehran. An event connected to the previous occupant of their new apartment profoundly alters the lives of the…

7.3

7.7

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Chouf

2016 • 108 min

Drama

"Chouf" translates to "look" in Arabic, but it's also the name of the watchmen for Marseille's drug cartels. Sofiane, 20, a promising student, returns to his native Marseille ghetto for the holidays. There, he witnesses his brother, a dealer, get…

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6.4

Hands of Stone

2016 • 111 min • Budget $20M • Box office $5M

Drama

Boxing legend Roberto Duran and his trainer Ray Arcel forge a profound connection that transforms both of their lives.

6.6

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Apprentice

2016 • 96 min

Drama

Ambitious new correctional officer Aiman is assigned to the nation's most secure prison and draws the attention of Chief Executioner Rahim. Aiman's ambition to become Rahim's apprentice stems from a deep personal need – a haunting connection to his past.

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Birth of a Leader

2016 • 15 min

Vincent, a 20-year-old actor with a promising career, receives an offer to play Charles de Gaulle in a highly anticipated biopic. Simultaneously, his parents relocate to Orléans, forcing him to establish himself independently. The film chronicles Vincent's journey as he…

5.5

5.9

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The Wailing

2016 • 156 min • Budget $10M • Box office $49M

Horror, Mystery

A stranger appears in a quiet village, followed by the sudden outbreak of a strange illness. A local police officer becomes involved and must unravel the mystery behind the sickness to protect his daughter.

7.4

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The Red Turtle

2016 • 81 min • Box office $921K

Animation, Drama, Fantasy

This wordless film chronicles a castaway's journey through the key phases of life while stranded on a deserted tropical island inhabited by turtles, crabs, and birds.

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In the Year of Monkey

2016 • 13 min

During his lunch break at a warehouse, Jarwo accepts an unexpected offer from Diah, a desperate village girl.

6.0

8.5

Album

2016 • 105 min

A couple in their late thirties creates a fabricated photo album documenting a fake pregnancy. Their goal is to demonstrate a biological connection to the child they intend to adopt.

5.5

6.1

Raw

2016 • 98 min • Budget $3M • Box office $4M

Horror, Drama

Justine comes from a family of veterinarians and vegetarians. At sixteen, she's a bright student about to begin her first year at vet school, following in her older sister's footsteps. But she quickly finds herself facing intense hazing. Justine is…

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6.9

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Mimosas

2016 • 93 min

A Sheikh nearing the end of his life journeys through the Moroccan Atlas Mountains, accompanied by a caravan and guarded by two untrustworthy men.

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One Week and a Day

2016 • 98 min

Comedy, Drama

Following the week of mourning for his son, Eyal is encouraged by his wife to resume their normal lives. Instead, he spends time with a young neighbor and begins a journey to find renewed purpose in his life.

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The Handmaiden

2016 • 145 min • Budget $8M • Box office $38M

Thriller, Drama, Romance

Korea, 1930s. During Japanese occupation, Sookee takes a job as a handmaiden to Hideko, a Japanese heiress living in isolation on her family's estate, ruled by her controlling Uncle Kouzuki. However, Sookee hides a secret: she's a skilled pickpocket recruited…

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Tramontane

2017 • 105 min

Rabih, a young blind man living in a Lebanese village, supports himself by singing in a choir and working as a Braille editor. His world is turned upside down when he attempts to obtain a passport and learns his identification…

6.5

6.7

The Neon Demon

2016 • 118 min • Budget $7M • Box office $3M

Horror, Thriller

Jesse, an eager young woman hoping to become a model, relocates to Los Angeles. There, she finds herself targeted by a clique of women consumed by beauty, who are willing to do anything to achieve the same success she possesses.

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The Cinema Travellers

2016 • 96 min

For seventy years, mobile cinemas have brought the magic of film to remote villages across India, returning each year. Now, with projectors failing and film reels disappearing, audiences are drawn to modern digital entertainment. A kind showman, a clever exhibitor,…

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7.5

The Girl Who Danced with the Devil

2016 • 14 min

A young woman raised in a strict religious environment secretly attends local nightclubs at night.

6.5

6.9

Timecode

2016 • 15 min

Drama, Romance

*Timecode* is a 2016 Spanish live-action short film by Juanjo Giménez. The story follows Luna and Diego, who work as parking lot security guards – Luna on the day shift and Diego at night. When Luna's boss asks her to…

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Paterson

2016 • 118 min • Budget $5M • Box office $2M

Drama, Comedy, Romance

This film follows a week in the life of Paterson, a poet who works as a bus driver, and his wife Laura, a highly creative artist. They live in Paterson, New Jersey, a city with a rich history as a…

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7.3

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Julieta

2016 • 98 min • Budget $1M • Box office $22M

Drama, Romance

The film follows Julieta through three decades, beginning with a hopeful 1985 and culminating in 2015, when her life seems shattered and she teeters on the edge of losing her mind.

7.0

7.1

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Hell or High Water

2016 • 102 min • Budget $12M • Box office $37M

Western, Crime, Drama

To save their family farm in West Texas, a divorced father and his ex-con brother hatch a risky plan.

7.3

7.6

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The Stopover

2016 • 102 min

Drama, War

After serving in Afghanistan, two young female soldiers, Aurore and Marine, are granted a three-day decompression leave with their unit at a luxurious resort in Cyprus, surrounded by vacationers. However, escaping the war and its violence proves more difficult than…

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Wolf and Sheep

2016 • 86 min

In rural Afghanistan, storytelling is how people make sense of their world. The shepherd children rule the mountains, adhering to strict rules, like the prohibition against boys and girls being together. The boys train with slingshots to defend against wolves,…

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6.3

Ma' Rosa

2016 • 110 min

Ma’ Rosa is a well-known figure in her poor Manila neighborhood, running a small convenience store and raising four children with her husband, Nestor. To supplement their income, Rosa and Nestor also sell small amounts of drugs. Their lives are…

6.2

6.9

My Life as a Zucchini

2016 • 66 min • Budget $8M • Box office $5M

Animation, Comedy, Drama

Following his mother's passing, Zucchini connects with a compassionate police officer named Raymond, who goes with him to a new foster home housing other children his age. There, Zucchini forges bonds with these new friends and gradually learns to trust…

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The Dancer

2016 • 108 min • Budget $8M • Box office $2M

Drama, History

Loïe Fuller, a Midwestern American, rose to fame at the Folies Bergère at the start of the 1900s, becoming a celebrated figure of the Belle Epoque. She revolutionized dance and lighting with her innovative Serpentine Dance. However, her complex relationship…

6.5

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Harmonium

2016 • 120 min

Drama

Toshio takes on Yasaka as a worker in his workshop. However, Yasaka's recent release from prison leads him to interfere in Toshio's family.

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Hissein Habré, A Chadian Tragedy

2016 • 82 min

The 2013 arrest of former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré in Senegal brought closure to many who had survived his brutal regime. Mahamat Saleh Haroun, head of the Association of the Victims of the Hissène Habré Regime, joins them to meet…

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The Dunce

2016 • 110 min

Laurent is searching for direction after a life spent avoiding responsibility. He struggles with his father, Rodolphe, and they both have difficulty showing each other affection. Surrounded by women, Rodolphe is consumed by a single desire: to reconnect with Marguerite,…

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5.4

From the Land of the Moon

2016 • 120 min • Budget $10M • Box office $47K

Drama, Romance

France, 1950s. A woman yearning for freedom finds herself bound by a loveless marriage. She develops a connection with a war veteran recovering from injuries sustained in Indochina.

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The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki

2016 • 95 min • Budget $1M

Drama, Romance

Summer 1962. Olli Mäki, a Finnish boxer, is on the verge of winning the world featherweight championship. He's traveled from the countryside to Helsinki, and everything is set for him to achieve fame and wealth. All he needs to do…

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7.2

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Dogs

2016 • 104 min

Drama, Thriller

Roman inherits a large, isolated property near the Ukrainian border and plans to sell it. However, the local police warn him that his grandfather was a notorious crime boss, and his former associates will fiercely resist the sale, especially regarding…

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Pericle

2016 • 104 min

A former adult film performer now working as a muscle for a powerful mafia boss is caught in the middle of a violent gang war when a simple job spirals out of control. Forced to flee for his life, he…

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5.8

The Student

2016 • 118 min

Drama

A teenage student grows increasingly certain that the world is consumed by wickedness, leading him to question the values and principles of the adults in his life.

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6.9

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The Transfiguration

2016 • 97 min • Box office $22K

Horror, Drama

Troubled teenager Milo, obsessed with vampire stories, connects with Sophie, another outcast. Their friendship deepens, and Milo's imaginative world starts to feel increasingly real.

6.0

6.1

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Gimme Danger

2016 • 108 min • Box office $950K

Documentary, Music

The Stooges uniquely blended raw, powerful music with psychedelic sounds, bluesy rhythms, and sharp, angry lyrics. Their charismatic frontman was a distinctive figure, embodying a mix of theatricality and rebellious energy. They were unlike any other band before them, yet…

6.8

7.2

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Chasse Royale

2016 • 28 min

Angélique, 13, is the oldest of a large family living in the suburbs of Valenciennes. One day at school, she is invited to audition for a film.

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6.5

Blood Father

2016 • 88 min • Budget $13M • Box office $6M

Action, Thriller, Drama

A former convict reconnects with his teenage daughter, who has been drifting away from him. He must now shield her from dangerous drug dealers who are targeting her for murder.

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6.4

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Anna

2015 • 24 min

On a scorching summer day, Anna takes a short trip through her quiet, deserted desert town. She seeks a brief, comforting touch from a stranger.

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After the Storm

2016 • 117 min • Box office $272K

Drama

Ryota, a writer who gained recognition with a literary award 15 years ago but remains largely unknown, now works as a private detective. Divorced from his ex-wife Kyoko and father to 11-year-old Shingo, he lives with his mother Yoshiko. One…

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The Lives of Thérèse

2016 • 55 min

Thérèse Clerc is a prominent figure in the fight for social change, having championed abortion rights, gender equality, and LGBTQ+ rights. Recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, she reflects on her life, offering a heartfelt and honest account of the…

7.2

7.3

The Death of Louis XIV

2016 • 115 min • Box office $17K

Drama, History

August 1715. During a walk, Louis XIV experiences a leg pain. In the following days, the king continues with his duties, but struggles to sleep and develops a high fever. He eats very little and grows progressively weaker. This marks…

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6.8

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Cinema Novo

2016 • 93 min

This film explores a major movement in Brazilian cinema through the perspectives of its key figures. Emerging in the early 1960s, these filmmakers pioneered a politically charged approach to filmmaking, consistently focusing on the struggles of ordinary people. Their work…

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7.2

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Slack Bay

2016 • 122 min • Budget $8M • Box office $920K

Comedy

Summer 1910. Inspectors Machin and Malfoy investigate the puzzling vanishing of several tourists on the scenic shores of Slack Bay, a place home to an unusual community of fishermen.

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6.0

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Fool Moon

2016 • 109 min

Ondine and Paul were deeply in love. After she leaves him, he vows never to love again. To test this resolve, he begins pursuing Camille, intending to seduce and then discard her. However, Camille casts a spell on Paul, wanting…

6.4

5.2

The BFG

2016 • 117 min • Budget $140M • Box office $195M

Adventure, Family, Fantasy

A young orphan girl befriends a kind giant who takes her to his homeland, Giant Country. Together, they try to stop the man-eating giants who are attacking the human world.

6.3

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The Last Face

2017 • 130 min

Drama

Dr. Miguel, a dedicated Spanish physician, risks his own safety to provide medical care to people affected by armed conflicts in Africa.

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5.0

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Wrong Elements

2017 • 133 min

Uganda, 1989. Guided by visions, young Acholi rebel Joseph Kony establishes the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in opposition to the government. The LRA forcibly recruits children – over 60,000 in 25 years, with fewer than half surviving. Among those abducted…

5.6

7.3

The Together Project

2016 • 82 min

Drama, Comedy, Romance

In Montreuil, Samir, a thin crane operator, becomes deeply infatuated with Agathe, a master swimmer at the Thorez pool. He begins taking swimming lessons from her, but his deception is quickly discovered – Agathe despises liars. When Agathe is selected…

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6.2

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The Beast

2016 • 14 min

A backhoe operator from the countryside takes a job at a construction site in a seaside resort, which quickly becomes problematic. To maintain control and ensure the demolition work is completed legally, he must eliminate an unwanted witness.

7.0

7.6

Aquarius

2016 • 147 min • Budget $762K • Box office $285K

Drama

Clara, a lively former music critic and widow with long hair, is the last resident of a historic building slated for demolition by ambitious developers planning luxury high-rises. Clara fiercely resists the developers' attempts to force her from her home.

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7.4

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Graduation

2016 • 128 min • Budget $2M • Box office $2M

Drama

When his daughter suffers a debilitating injury after an assault, threatening her chance to study abroad in the UK, a Romanian doctor is determined to ensure her future.

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7.3

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In Bed with Victoria

2016 • 97 min • Box office $4M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Victoria, a divorced lawyer in her thirties, is finding it hard to juggle motherhood with her career. Sharp and world-weary, she's close to breaking point. While at a friend's wedding, she unexpectedly reunites with Vincent, an old friend, and Sam,…

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6.2

Personal Shopper

2016 • 106 min • Budget $6M • Box office $1M

Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Maureen, in her mid-twenties, works as a personal shopper for a famous media personality. The job allows her to live in Paris, a city she's determined to leave only after finding her twin brother, who died there years ago. Her…

5.9

6.1

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Café Society

2016 • 97 min • Budget $30M • Box office $43M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

In 1930s Hollywood, a young man arrives with dreams of a career in film. He falls in love and becomes immersed in the lively café culture that shaped the era.

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6.6

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Captain Fantastic

2016 • 118 min • Budget $5M • Box office $23M

Adventure, Drama

In the Pacific Northwest wilderness, a father dedicated to a strict, physically and intellectually demanding upbringing for his six children must venture into the outside world. This journey forces him to reconsider his beliefs about parenthood.

7.9

7.8

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I, Daniel Blake

2016 • 100 min • Box office $15M

Drama

A middle-aged carpenter, now reliant on government assistance following a work injury, finds his life intersecting with a single mother facing similar circumstances.

7.7

7.8

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The Nice Guys

2016 • 116 min • Budget $50M • Box office $71M

Comedy, Crime, Action

In 1970s Los Angeles, a private investigator examines the seemingly self-inflicted death of a declining adult film actress, and his investigation reveals a hidden plot.

7.1

7.4

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Toni Erdmann

2016 • 162 min • Budget $10M

Comedy, Drama

A father believes his daughter has lost her sense of humor, so he unexpectedly visits her while she's living in another country and overwhelms her with silly jokes.

7.0

7.3

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Staying Vertical

2016 • 98 min

Drama

Screenwriter Leo travels to the south of France searching for inspiration. There, he falls for Marie, a vibrant shepherdess. Nine months later, she gives birth to their child. Struggling with postpartum depression and losing faith in Leo's inconsistent presence, Marie…

5.1

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Loving

2016 • 123 min • Budget $9M • Box office $8M

Drama, Romance

In 1958 Virginia, interracial marriage was illegal and widely condemned. Richard and Mildred Loving's love exists under a constant barrage of disapproval and scrutiny. Their marriage is met with arrest, prompting them to challenge the law in the Supreme Court,…

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7.0

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Diamond Island

2016 • 101 min

Eighteen-year-old Bora journeys from his village to Diamond Island, a construction site building a luxurious, futuristic paradise for the wealthy – a symbol of Cambodia's future. He connects with the other workers and unexpectedly finds his older brother, Solei, who…

7.1

6.6

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Clash

2016 • 95 min • Box office $18K

Thriller, Drama

In 2013, following the ouster of President Morsi, a chaotic atmosphere in Cairo leads to a group of detainees from diverse backgrounds being confined together in a police truck.

7.5

7.4

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Money Monster

2016 • 99 min • Budget $27M • Box office $93M

Thriller, Drama

Financial television host Lee Gates and his producer Patty face a crisis when an angry investor seizes control of their studio.

6.4

6.5

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Train to Busan

2016 • 118 min • Budget $8M • Box office $87M

Horror, Thriller, Action

A zombie virus outbreak forces South Korea into a national emergency. Onboard a speeding train to Busan, passengers must fight desperately to stay alive.

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7.6

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