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The River

Synopsis

Two characters become victims of circumstance at a de-militarized border as a boy looks after his traumatised father. Individuals in this film are manipulated by the political powers that lead characters to extremes.

Details

Year
2015
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
8 mins 36 secs
Format
Digital
Director
Heeseon Kim (Sun)
Producer
Animation Staff, Royal College of Art
Editor
Heeseon Kim (Sun)
Screenwriter
Heeseon Kim (Sun)
Production Designer
Heeseon Kim (Sun)
Sound
Ben Hensor, Heeseon Kim (Sun)
Principal cast
Divian Ladwa, Tarrick Benham

Genre

Woman Director Drama

Categories

Animation

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Royal College of Art,Animation

Kensington Gore, London
SW7 2EU

+44 (0)20 7590 4512

Sales Company

Future Shorts

2-18 Warburton Road
London E8 3RT

+44 (0)20 7739 6055

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