Dirt Road To Lafayette
2018 · 103 min · ★ 8.3 · Drama
A musical journey from the Scottish Highlands to the southern US.
Directed by Kenneth Glenaan · Written by James Kelman
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- N Neil Sutcliffe Murdo
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David O'Hara Tom -
Margo Moorer Queen Monzee-ay -
David Hayman Uncle John -
Jill Jane Clements Aunt Maureen - J Julia Deon Caesar Sarah
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Randall Newsome Declan - D D. Taylor Aunt Edna
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Pablo Esparza Diego -
Lucius Baston Wee Thin Guy -
Deneen Tyler Aunt Edna -
Sharon Blackwood Josie Arnott
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