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One Thousand Ropes

One Thousand Ropes

Round by the past. Released by forgiveness.

2017 · 95 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama

The father of a deeply troubled household that endured tragedy both from without and within, seeks to reconcile with his youngest daughter by making a journey to both symbolically and culturally lay the family "ghosts" to rest.

Directed by Tusi Tamasese · Written by Tusi Tamasese

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