The Dam Keeper

Feb 6, 2014

0h 18m

★ 7.5

Overview

In a desolate future, one small town has survived because of a large windmill dam that acts as a fan to keep out pollution. The dam's operator, Pig, works tirelessly to keep the sails spinning and protect the town, despite abuse from classmates and an indifferent public. When a new student joins Pig's class, nothing will be the same again.

Genres

Animation

Drama

Family

Fantasy

Production Companies

Tonko House

The Dam Keeper Trailers

Cast

Pig (voice)

Courtney Lockwood

Narrator (voice)

Lars Mikkelsen

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The Dam Keeper

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