Movie: The Descendant

Top 5 Billed Cast

Rob Diloreto
Rob Diloreto

Paul

Ilona Garcen
Ilona Garcen

Linda Duke

Tadhg McMahon
Tadhg McMahon

James

J. Louis Reid
J. Louis Reid

Maurice

Rose Ryan
Rose Ryan

Louise

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    The Descendant

  • Overview

    One man's discoveries concerning the small town his mother grew up in reveals disturbing facts.

  • Release Date

    2007-05-07

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  • Tagline

    A shocking family secret is about to be unearthed. It's time to honor the dead.

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    English
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