The Alice

The Alice

A total eclipse of the heart

2004 · 90 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, TV Movie, Romance

Alice Springs is the scene of an enchanting date with destiny. Great planetary forces are at work, drawing people to a total eclipse of the sun - An unorthodox hero seeking the love of his life, a central Australian tour gone wrong, a young romantic lost in the desert, a rogue road train and a young woman having fantasies about killing her drop-kick of a husband...

Directed by Kate Dennis · Written by Justin Monjo

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