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Tells the story of a 1966 railway community, told through the eyes of an eleven year old boy, called Timus.
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Tells the story of a 1966 railway community, told through the eyes of an eleven year old boy, called Timus.
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Written By:Jan van Tonder
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Runtime:80 minutes
Studio:The Film Factory
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