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Synopsis
In Zero Hour, the seemingly innocent world of childhood games takes a dark turn when a young girl named Mink becomes enchanted by a game called 'Invasion'. Mink, along with her friends, is led by a mysterious boy named Drill, who introduces them to a thrilling narrative where Martians plan to invade Earth.
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