Project Detail

Unbroken

Synopsis

A year ago, Laura's husband died. He is buried in the graveyard behind the marital home, where Laura still lives. But Laura has decided that it is time to move on at last - to sell the house. The night before the anniversary, a strange and unsettling visitor comes to the house. How can Laura discover what it wants?

Details

Year: 2008
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 12 mins 49 secs
Format: Digibeta
Director: Cameron Fitch
Producer: Ed Sinclair
Editor: Cameron Fitch
Screenwriter: Ed Sinclair, Cameron Fitch
Director of Photography: Nick Martin
Sound: Ian Currie
Composer: Ian Currie
Principal cast: Olivia Colman, Teresa Banham, Jamie Ballard

Genre

Action Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

South of the River Films

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