The Identical

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During the Great Depression, identical twins are separated at birth. One, Drexel Hemsley becomes a wildly successful ’50s rock star, while the other, Ryan Wade, struggles to balance his passion for music and pleasing his parents, who want him to become a preacher. Finally, Ryan rebels against his parents’ wishes and launches his own music career — performing the hits of Drexel Hemsley. Ryan later learns the truth about Drexel when their fates tragically collide.

MRQE Metric: 35

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