The Obolus

The Obolus

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The Obolus

"The simplest questions are the hardest to answer"

2009

0h 19m

7.0(1 votes)

Fantasy

Drama

Overview

A fairy tale for adults about a little boy who has to gain strength and courage to find his way out of a mysterious place by making the ultimate sacrifice.

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Acting

Tony Amendola

Bridgeman

Tony Amendola

Acting

Jarrod Bailey

Michael

Jarrod Bailey

Acting

Christine Kellogg-Darrin

Mom

Christine Kellogg-Darrin

Acting

Eve Sigall

Eglantine

Eve Sigall

Acting

David Christian Welborn

Dad

David Christian Welborn

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