22 Aug 1963
Barren Lives
In vivid images, the documentary-like story of a drover and his family in the northern badlands of Brazil during the drought. A family in the search of new hope and destiny.
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Top Billed Cast
Maurice Compte Freddy
Paddy Connor Albert
Jeanne Heaton Katherine
Patrick Shining Elk Caretaker
Larry John Meyers Freddy's Uncle
David Reece Deer Hunter
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