The Water Man

E.T. if it were about miracle cures. A young boy and his pal search a deep forest for a figure who might hold the key to saving his ailing mother. David Oyelowo directs himself in this family-friendly adventure yarn.

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The Water Man was released in 2020 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 92 minutes.