Project Detail

Starting Over

Synopsis

Morgan, an embittered dying man, receives a visit from a mysterious stranger who appears to hold the key to eternal life. Morgan, seizes the chance to live again but soon discovers that you can't escape the past.

Details

Year
1999
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Paul Katis
Producer
Zizi Durrance
Director of Photography
Chris Goodger
Principal cast
Garfield Morgan, Jonathan Kydd
Film Stock
Kodak Screen Writers: Paul Katis, Trevor Wadlow

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Production Status

Production Company

Pukka Films 3 Lower John Street, London W1R 3PD Tel: 020 7437 4220 Fax: 020 7437 1380 Email: info@pukkafilms.com

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