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Synopsis

The film follows six strangers who we see at various stages of thought and possible change. A narrator guides us through the story as we cut between their journeys, providing a unique and comedic window to their thoughts and feelings. These vary between poignancy, humour and states of wonder.

Details

Year
2006
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
10 mins
Format
16mm
Director
David Hewitt
Producer
David Hewitt
Editor
Alex Sutcliffe
Screenwriter
David Hewitt
Director of Photography
Dominik Rippl
Sound
David Sohanpol
Composer
Ben Walker
Principal cast
Sharon Small, Don Gilet, Philip Harvey, Richard Rycroft, Nona Alexander, Natasha Mago, Joe Sims

Genre

Comedy Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Satellite Pictures Ltd

20 Honeyman Close
London NW6 7AZ
UK

T +44 (0)20 8451 5212

info@satellite-pictures.co.uk

Sales Company

Dazzle Films

1st Floor Studio
388 Old Street
London EC1V 9LT
UK

T +44 (0)20 7739 7716

sales@dazzlefilms.co.uk

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