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How Many Miles
When 16-year-old Charlie’s older sister, Robin, doesn’t show up for their long-awaited concert, Charlie’s gut tells her something is terribly wrong. What starts as a small worry quickly escalates into a frantic search, leading Charlie to uncover devastating truths about Robin’s life that she never could have imagined. Directed by Soraya Alicia and Simon Kieffer, How Many Miles is a student short film that tells a visually striking and emotional story of sisterhood, the search for truth and teenage resilience.
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When 16-year-old Charlie’s older sister, Robin, doesn’t show up for their long-awaited concert, Charlie’s gut tells her something is terribly wrong. What starts as a small worry quickly escalates into a frantic search, leading Charlie to uncover devastating truths about Robin’s life that she never could have imagined. Directed by Soraya Alicia and Simon Kieffer, How Many Miles is a student short film that tells a visually striking and emotional story of sisterhood, the search for truth and teenage resilience.
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Genre:Drama, Crime, Mystery
Written By:Soraya Alicia, Simon Kieffer
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Runtime:14 minutes
Studio:Kieffer Concepts
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