Project Detail

The Gift

Synopsis

Given an extraordinary gift by his wife, Michael struggles to come to terms with the situation he finds himself in.

Details

Year
2016
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
10 mins
Format
2K
Director
John Quarrell
Producer
John Quarrell
Editor
Andy Ward & John Quarrell
Screenwriter
Emily Lassale
Director of Photography
Laura Howie
Sound
Will Norie
Principal cast
Gregory Finnegan, Natasha Pring, Alex Childs

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