The Giver

Search for truth. Find freedom.

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In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world.

Released: Aug 13, 2014

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Jeff Bridges

The Giver

Meryl Streep

Chief Elder

Brenton Thwaites

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