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Flatland (2019)

Flatland poster
Directed by
Jenna Bass
Genre
drama film, road movie, thriller film
Country
South Africa, Germany, Luxembourg
Runtime
1h 57m
Rating
5.0 of 10 from 13 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A South African road movie about three women whose lives intersect during a journey across the country. Their personal struggles and secrets come to light as the trip takes an unexpected turn.

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What happens

Flatland is a 2019 South African drama film directed by Jenna Bass. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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