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The Village (2004)

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The Village
PG-13
Drama
Mystery
Thriller

A series of events tests the beliefs of a small isolated countryside village.

Release Date
July 30, 2004
Director
M. Night Shyamalan
Runtime
108 minutes
Writers
M. Night Shyamalan

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