In the Valley of the Moon

In the Valley of the Moon

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NR 2023 · 30 min · ★ 7.8 · Crime, Drama, Thriller

In the Valley of the Moon, follows a young man working as a hitman for the Italian mob in 1977. He takes a job in Petaluma, California, posing as a potential buyer at an open house to confront the realtor who he suspects has a sinister connection to his past.

Directed by Luca Pizzoleo · Written by Luca Pizzoleo

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