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AWOL

201114mDeb Shoval

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Days before deployment to Afghanistan, Joey returns to rural Pennsylvania for Christmas with big dreams of running away to Canada with her beautiful lover. But Joey learns that things don’t always end up as planned. This short film was expanded into a feature film of the same title, it premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, and it was released in 2017.

Drama
Rural AreaExtramarital AffairLgbtRunning AwayUs MilitaryWoman DirectorOlder Woman Younger Woman RelationshipShort Film

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What is AWOL (2011) about?

Days before deployment to Afghanistan, Joey returns to rural Pennsylvania for Christmas with big dreams of running away to Canada with her beautiful lover. But Joey learns that things don’t always end up as planned. This short film was expanded into a feature film of the same title, it premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, and it was released in 2017.

Who stars in AWOL?

AWOL stars Kayla Dempsey (Joey), Breeda Wool (Rayna), Ruthie O'Dell (Joey's Mom Ruthie), Darrell Larson (Joey's Stepdad Pete), Roy Brown (Roy). The film was directed by Deb Shoval.

How long is AWOL?

AWOL has a runtime of 14 min and premiered in 2011.

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