The Flood
NR
5.6
2019
1 hr 37 min
Drama
Wendy, a hardened immigration officer is offered a high-profile asylum case, judged on her ability to quickly and clinically reject applicants. Through her interrogation, she must uncover whether Haile is lying and has a more sinister reason for seeking asylum.
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- Cast：
- Lena Headey , Iain Glen , Arsher Ali , Ivanno Jeremiah , Mandip Gill , Jack Gordon , Rebecca Johnson
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