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Release Year1984
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresSci-Fi & Fantasy
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Director—
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TypeWeb Series
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsChildren of the Dog Star
About Children of the Dog Star
12 year old Gretchen comes to stay on her uncle's farm for the holidays, but shortly after her arrival strange things start to happen. Gretchen has a passion for science and a talent for all things mechanical, which is why the old brass weathervane fascinates her. But the brass daisy rod has a complex and terrifying significance, and Gretchen and her new friend Ronny discover its links with the far distant Sirius, the Dog Star.
Directed by —, Children of the Dog Star leans on a strong ensemble — Sarah Dunn, Jeison Wallace, Hamish Bartle — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about sci-fi & fantasy titles of 1984.
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