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City of Ember
Why this pick
Its young heroes uncover a buried conspiracy in a richly designed, clockwork-like world. It shares the Midas Box’s family-friendly peril, secret clues, and race to protect loved ones.
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MOVIE2013 1h 40m GBR
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Mariah Mundi has no choice but to unite with the enigmatic Will Charity when his family is kidnapped by an unknown enemy. Their adventure leads them to the mysterious and majestic Prince Regent, a huge steam-powered hotel on a small island at the furthest reach of the Empire. Mariah, with the help of Sacha must unravel the secrets of the island to find the truth behind the disappearance of his family, and prevent Otto Luger from getting his hands on the mystical and powerful Midas Box.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Aneurin Barnard
Mariah Mundi
Michael Sheen
Charity
Tristan Gemmill
Isambard Black
Oliver Stark
Glocky
Sule Rimi
Chef
Elaine Caulfield
Academic
Richard Elfyn
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Antony Gabriel
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