Funky Town (2024)
Overview
Fuelled by a desperation and determination to break free from their abusive and dysfunctional home life, Violet, a straight-A student, persuades Alexis, her naive yet glamorous younger sister, into a series of unconventional and dangerous decisions to generate income. With big dreams of stardom, New York City, and a 1970's flair, the bond between the two sisters is put to the test when we see just how far each of them are willing to go in pursuit of their independence.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.931 |
Directed By
Ava Scott-Nadal
Crew
Lola Rose
Ava Scott-Nadal
Jack Murray
Joe Dudgeon
Munis Alanazi
Felix Benson
Ava Scott-Nadal
Liv Brownlie
Jordan Gresham
Maria Humphrey-Evans
Iona Ferries
Mila Harrison
Maarek Ferry
Dulcie McCull
Matt Benson
Athena Spillius
Jordan Gresham
Iona Ferries
Alexandra Ribeiro
Sassy Kishon
TOP CAST
Katarina Dulude
Alexis Cunningham
Emma Vance
Violet Cunningham
Neo Dushi
Mickey
Fran Lee
Delores
Pejman Saeghe
Mr. Mason
Lauren Gillies
Mother
Felix Benson
Social Worker
Jenny Kennedy
Young Alexis
Isla Kennedy
Young Violet
Thomas Collar
Judge 1
Jack Murray
Judge 2
Ava Scott-Nadal
Narrator/Judge 3
Maarek Ferry
Customer
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