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A Violent Separation

A Violent Separation

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A Violent Separation

"Nothing loves you like your own flesh and blood"

2019

1h 46m

7.0(105 votes)

Crime

Thriller

Overview

1983. In a quiet Midwestern town, a young deputy covers up a murder at the hands of his brother triggering a series of events that sends them and the victim's family towards a shattering climax.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Alycia Debnam-Carey

Alycia Debnam-Carey

Frances Campbell

Brenton Thwaites

Brenton Thwaites

Norman Young

Claire Holt

Claire Holt

Abbey Campbell

Ben Robson

Ben Robson

Ray Young

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

Ed Quinn

Francesca Eastwood

Francesca Eastwood

El Camino

Gerald McRaney

Gerald McRaney

Tom Campbell

Michael Malarkey

Michael Malarkey

Cinch Barton

Peter Michael Goetz

Peter Michael Goetz

Riley Jenkins

Lynne Ashe

Lynne Ashe

Patty

Creative team

Directed by: Kevin Goetz
Michael Goetz
Written by: Michael Arkof
Produced by: Kevin Goetz
Dan Clifton

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