Road from Ruin

Genres

Drama

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A tragic accident prompts an emotionally distant father and son to attempt to reconcile their relationship. Alberta filmmaker Ryan C. Northcott wrote and directed this mysterious drama that hits hard emotionally as it unfolds.

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Budget

$7500

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

21 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

26 September 2021

Country

Cast

Mary Armstrong

Principal Westcott

Virginia Briggs

Constance

Sage Jepson

Tanner

Gary Layton

Sam

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