Pretend (2003)
Overview
An award-winning feature length film whose sole purpose is to explore as many ways to divide up the frame as possible.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $150,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.792 |
Directed By
Julie Talen
Crew
Ajae Clearway
Samantha Schutz
Julie Talen
Julie Talen
Craig Robillard
Julie Talen
TOP CAST
Joan Jubett
Anna (Mom)
Karl Herlinger
Tom (Dad)
Danielle Freid
Ellie
Nora Stewart
Sophie (9 yrs old)
Maria Gazzaniga
Sophie (Adult)
Derek Cecil
Sophie's Lover
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