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Year: 1982
Runtime: 120 min
Language: English
Director: David S. Ward
In 1940s Monterey, California, Cannery Row's eccentric residents eke out a living amidst the remnants of shuttered fish canneries. Amidst this backdrop, Doc, a marine biologist, searches for purpose and redemption, fueled by his latest passion project: eight mischievous baby octopi. Enter Suzy DeSoto, a free-spirited drifter drawn to the local brothel, where she struggles to find her footing. As Doc and Suzy collide, their contrasting personalities spark a tumultuous romance, forcing them to confront their own uncertainties before they can commit to each other or themselves.
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