The East

- 2013
- US / UK
- 1h 56min
- 15
- Directed by: Zal Batmanglij
- Cast: Brit Marling, Alexander Skarsgård, Ellen Page
- UK release: 28 June 2013
A spy is sent in to infiltrate a group of eco-terrorists. However, when she falls for the group's charismatic leader she finds her loyalties tested.
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