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Year: 1996
Runtime: 94 min
Language: English
Director: David Koepp
As a nationwide blackout plunges society into chaos, a desperate Matthew and Annie resort to thievery to safeguard their ailing child, sparking a downward spiral of moral compromise. As they embark on a treacherous road trip to seek refuge at Annie's parents', the lines between right and wrong blur, revealing the dark side of human nature in the face of crisis.
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