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Synopsis

Juvenile offender Carter is released on bail. After an argument with his alcoholic mother Christine, their distance grows. Carter decides to run away from home and as he atones for his actions, their turbulent relationship unfolds with a gripping combination of rage and tenderness.

Details

Year: 2021
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 6 mins 35 sec
Format: Red Dragon 6K
Director: Edward Heredia
Producer: Jonathan Blagrove, Evie Williams
Executive Producer: Jo Nolan, Maddy Allen, Lamia Dabboussy
Editor: Michal Zak
Screenwriter: Edward Heredia
Director of Photography: Simona Susnea
Production Designer: Matt Nunn
Sound: Jonathan Blagrove, Bennet Maples, Sonic Fruit
Composer: Tony Fisher, Fran Fisher
Principal cast: Reece Wells, Agnes Lillis
Choreographer: Rosy May
1st AD: Emma Louise Smith
1st AC: Julian Lalinde
Gaffer: Luke Witcomb
Costume Design: Harriet Waterhouse
MUA: Chloe Winslade
Production Manager: Steve Lennon

Genre

Music Drama Dance

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Coda Films Ltd

30A Towlers Court
Norwich NR3 1HG

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