Francis (2013)
Overview
Francis is a short story written by american novelist Dave Eggers. This is the story of a young boy growing up in the suburbs of chicago. He spent his vacations in Quetico Provincial Park, up on the border of Minnesota and Canada. But he won't be going back any day soon, not after what happened to a girl called Francis Brandywine.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.296 |
Directed By
Richard Hickey
Crew
Richard Hickey
Dave Eggers
Kevin Batten
Richard Hickey
Tim Hall
TOP CAST
Cameron Kelly
Narrator (voice)
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