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The Road

Movie·2009·Adventure, Drama·1h 51m·7.0 (4,299)·Directed by John Hillcoat

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A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind and water. It is cold enough to crack stones and, when the snow falls, it is gray. Their destination is the warmer south, although they don't know what, if anything, awaits them there.

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Viggo MortensenViggo MortensenFatherKodi Smit-McPheeKodi Smit-McPheeBoyCharlize TheronCharlize TheronMotherRobert DuvallRobert DuvallOld Man - EliGuy PearceGuy PearceVeteranMolly ParkerMolly ParkerFriendly WomanMichael Kenneth WilliamsMichael Kenneth WilliamsThe ThiefGarret DillahuntGarret DillahuntGang Member

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