The Eye Like a Strange Balloon Mounts Toward Infinity (1995)
Overview
A father and son rescue the sole survivor of a train crash.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.112 |
Directed By
Guy Maddin
Crew
Guy Maddin
Arlea Ashcroft
Caelum Vatnsdal
Wanda Farian
Roger White
Tammy Jones
Guy Maddin
Clive Perry
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