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Thestreaming servicehas just added an understated survival movie that might be more to your taste.

Thinking ofstreaming “The Sand Castle” on Netflix?

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What is ‘The Sand Castle’ about?

“The Sand Castle” is a story of survival revolving around a family of four.

Should you stream ‘The Sand Castle’ on Netflix?

The Sand Castle Trailer - A Netflix Original - YouTube

I’d say so, yes.

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