Flare

How an unlikely event can lead to an even more unlikely friend.

Genres

DramaThriller

OverView

As a solar flare is heading towards Earth, a family man named Arthur befriends a homeless man and faces a pivotal choice.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

16 June 2023

Country

Canada

Cast

Zac Blicker

Arthur

Brett Biniaris

Homeless Man

Will Matthew

Steve (News Anchor)

Tyler Phillips

Jordan

Evan Gold

Adam / Dave Edwards (Body)

Evan Lenehan

Mickey

Maddie Gray

Savannah

Brett Biniaris

Dave Edwards (voice)

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