Solaris (2002)
Director
Steven Soderbergh
Main cast
George Clooney; Natascha McElhone; Viola Davis; Jeremy Davies; Ulrich Tukur
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Romance
Description
Upon arrival at the space station orbiting an ocean world called Solaris a psychologist discovers that the commander of an expedition to the planet has died mysteriously. Other strange events soon start happening as well, such as the appearance of old acquaintances of the crew, including some who are dead.
Steven Soderbergh
Main cast
George Clooney; Natascha McElhone; Viola Davis; Jeremy Davies; Ulrich Tukur
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Romance
Description
Upon arrival at the space station orbiting an ocean world called Solaris a psychologist discovers that the commander of an expedition to the planet has died mysteriously. Other strange events soon start happening as well, such as the appearance of old acquaintances of the crew, including some who are dead.
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