Project Detail

Thicker Than Water

Synopsis

This film is set in the backwater of southern Louisiana. Michelle thinks that family should be thicker than water. But her mother and Sister have different ideas. She struggles to understand why the family breaks apart, why she feels she's not able to control her life and how she can find meaning in a seemingly meaningless existence. What she discovers is a bond with her Mother and Sister based on acceptance and humour.

Details

Year
2004
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
13 mins 45 secs
Format
Beta SP
Director
Daneeta Saft
Producer
Daniel Mitelpunkt, Aya Fuji
Co-Producer
Daniel Mitelpunkt, Aya Fujii
Editor
Cassie Destino
Screenwriter
Daneeta Saft
Sound
Cassie Destino
Principal cast
Dianne Weller, Ariana Fraval, Holly Matthews

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Production Status

Production Company

The London Film School

24 Shelton Street
London WC2H 9UB
UK

T+44 (0) 20 7836 9642

Sales Company

The London Film School

24 Shelton Street
London WC2H 9UB
UK

T+44 (0) 20 7836 9642

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