The Comet

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The Comet

"Do you still believe in UFOs?"

2017

1h 12m

6.0(6 votes)

Drama

Overview

The Comet follows 20-year-old Gustav and his search to find his father who mysteriously disappeared 12 years ago when a comet passed close to earth.

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7 members

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Axel Bøyum

Gustav

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Theresa Eggesbø

Charlotte

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Trond Espen Seim

Peder

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Jørgen Langhelle

Bill

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Cecilie A. Mosli

Linda

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Julian Borchgrevink Næss

Gustav (8 years old)

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Erik Aleksander Schjerven

Espen Olsen, lege

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