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We Are What We Are

We Are What We Are

Blood is the strongest bond.

20135.81h 45m

Overview

The Parkers, reclusive people who cling to ancient customs, find their secret lives threatened when a torrential downpour and the death of the family matriarch forces daughters Iris and Rose to assume special responsibilities.

Directed by Jim Mickle
Written by Nick Damici, Jim Mickle
Produced by Andrew Corkin, Nicholas Shumaker, Rodrigo Bellott
Box Office0Revenue: $81K

Top Cast

Bill Sage

Bill Sage

Frank Parker

Ambyr Childers

Ambyr Childers

Iris Parker

Julia Garner

Julia Garner

Rose Parker

Michael Parks

Michael Parks

Doc Barrow

Wyatt Russell

Wyatt Russell

Deputy Anders

Kelly McGillis

Kelly McGillis

Marge

Nick Damici

Nick Damici

Sheriff Meeks

Jack Gore

Jack Gore

Rory Parker

Kassie DePaiva

Kassie DePaiva

Emma Parker

Odeya Rush

Odeya Rush

Alyce Parker

Themes & Keywords

funeralprayerrainboneremakereligionstormcannibaldogcreek

About We Are What We Are

We Are What We Are is a drama, horror, thriller film released in 2013 exploring themes of funeral, prayer, rain, bone, remake, religion. Directed by Jim Mickle, it stars Bill Sage, Ambyr Childers, Julia Garner. The Parkers, reclusive people who cling to ancient customs, find their secret lives threatened when a torrential downpour and the death of the family matriarch forces daughters Iris and Rose to assume special responsibilities.

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