Runaway Island

Genres

Drama

OverView

A group of troubled strangers looking to escape their woes end up sharing a transformational experience on an island steeped in African-American heritage and culture.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

83 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

12 June 2015

Country

Cast

Lorraine Toussaint

Naomi Holloway

Leon G. Thomas III

Evan Holloway

A. Russell Andrews

Rev. Clinton Hines

Erica Tazel

Vonda Hines

Melanie Liburd

Kira Geoffries

Aisha Hinds

Lara Cook-Nordholm

Branton Box

Erick Nordholm

Herizen F. Guardiola

Freyja Cook-Nordholm

Tom Wright

Raymond Tepper

Thomas Q. Jones

Raphael Burrows

Brandon Clutton

Snap TV Host

Gwendolyn Mulamba

Parishoner #1

Kenneth R. Miller Jr

Deacon

Phred Tinampay

Agent

Ron Goleman

Jim Martin

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