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The Island Inside

The Island Inside

2009 · 91 min · ★ 5.2 · Drama, Thriller, Mystery

The story of three siblings who try, each in his or her own way, to fight off the curse they have inherited: schizophrenia. Their father's genetic legacy, which they have schlepped around their entire lives, is exacerbated by the strict and moralistic upbringing they received from their mother.

Directed by Dunia Ayaso · Written by Dunia Ayaso

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