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The Lost Language of Cranes

5.919921h 27mMovieDrama

When a young gay man comes out of the closet, his friends support him, but when he comes out to his parents, he stirs up a wealth of hidden feelings and secrets in their relationship.

DirectorNigel Finch
WriterSean Mathias
ProducersKimberly Myers·Mark Shivas

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Cast · Directed by Nigel Finch

BCBrian Cox
Brian Cox
Owen Benjamin
EAEileen Atkins
Eileen Atkins
Rose Benjamin
AMAngus Macfadyen
Angus Macfadyen
Philip Benjamin
CPCorey Parker
Corey Parker
Elliot Abrahams
CTCathy Tyson
Cathy Tyson
Jerene
RARené Auberjonois
René Auberjonois
Geoffrey Lane
JSJohn Schlesinger
John Schlesinger
Derek Moulthorp
BDBen Daniels
Ben Daniels
Robin Bradley
NWNigel Whitmey
Nigel Whitmey
Winston Penn
RWRichard Warwick
Richard Warwick
Frank
NPNicholas Le Prevost
Nicholas Le Prevost
Nick
FMFrank Middlemass
Frank Middlemass
Alex

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The Lost Language of Cranes — streaming FAQ

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The Lost Language of Cranes isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

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The Lost Language of Cranes hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 29, 1992. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.