Project Detail

The River

The River
The River

Synopsis

Ray has spent his life on the river, an oasis from the chaos of on-shore pains. But gobby workmate Kenny’s arrival pushes him to set off towards the ocean.

Fearing the worst, Kenny goes in pursuit, but his lack of planning may mean the end of this unlikely duo.

Details

Year
2013
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
16 mins
Format
HD
Director
John Michell
Producer
Katie O'Mahoney, Cassandra Sigsgaard
Editor
Ewa Lind, Guy Ducker, Josh Levinsky
Screenwriter
Rupert Raby
Director of Photography
Chloe Thomson
Production Designer
Fabrice Spelta
Composer
Jon Opstad
Principal cast
Clive Russell, Robert Emms

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

A Hotchpotch Films, Jeva Films, Dan Films, Michell Media production

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