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— Daren Wise, Tokyo

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Ryu Seung Ryong, Park Hae Joon, And Ong Seong Wu’s Film “Cattle Run” Sets Release Date After 5 Years

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The film “Cattle Run” has finally confirmed its theatrical release date five years after wrapping production in 2021!

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