Rakka
2017 · 22 min · ★ 7.0 · Action, Science Fiction, Horror, War
A story of broken humanity following the invasion of a technologically superior alien species. Bleak, harrowing, and unrelenting, the humans must find enough courage to go on fighting.
Directed by Neill Blomkamp · Written by Neill Blomkamp
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Sigourney Weaver Jasper -
Eugene Khumbanyiwa Amir -
Robert Hobbs Carl -
Carly Pope Sarah -
Brandon Auret Nosh -
Michael Huff Politician -
Jay Anstey Woman Bomber -
Alec Gillis Militia #1
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