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Moko Jumbie

Moko Jumbie

Genres

Drama

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Amidst the ruins of a coconut plantation in rural Trinidad, Asha, a displaced girl seeking her roots, is drawn to a young fisherman who shares her desire to look beyond.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

93 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

20 June 2017

Country

Trinidad and Tobago

Cast

Vanna Girod

Vanna Girod

Asha

Jeremy Thomas

Jeremy Thomas

Roger

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