Dear Lisa (2011)
Overview
In this humorous, yet bitter-sweet, short film Dear Lisa, we start out with the speeches Lisa have received through life - from her father's confirmation speech to her friend's birthday speech, her husband's words for her on their wedding day, and during her funeral. The last speech, however, is given by Lisa.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | no |
| Popularity | 0.039 |
Directed By
Charlotte Blom
Crew
Charlotte Blom
Zaklina Stojcevska
Gunn Tove Grønsberg
Charlotte Blom
Øystein Mamen
TOP CAST
Siri Berg Hellum
Synne - Age 15
Charlotte Frogner
Lisa's Friend
Ola G. Furuseth
Lisa's Husband
Trond Høvik
Lisa's Father
Tone Beate Mostraum
Lisa - Age 30
Tiril Muri Krahn
Lisa - Age 15
Berit Tofte
Lisa's Grandmother
Ågot Sendstad
Lisa's Mother
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