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The Antarctic Octopus
2023·1h 27m·★ 6.5
Chinese original
Due to profit-driven commercial scientific research by humans, it led to the emergence of retaliatory actions from a giant squid in the depths of the Antarctic against the Antarctic international scientific research station. Han Lian, a member of the Antarctic transportation team, gets involved in this disaster. In order to rescue Rosa and his teammate Qiangzi, he engages in a life-and-death struggle with the giant squid and ultimately manages to escape.
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A high-concept, momentum-led choice for a night when you want spectacle, movement, and a world larger than everyday life.
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Best suited to viewers looking for an energetic genre watch with bigger ideas or heightened stakes.
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Light commitment · 1h 27m
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