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Off the Rails

Directed by Bel Holborow, Isabelle Coury, 2021 Australia 4 minutes
15+
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Two besties abroad in a Russian city are hustling to catch the last train. When Cookie suddenly disappears, Bonbon is swept up in a chaotic odyssey to find her friend.

Program Strand
Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films,
Classification
Unclassified 15+
Language
In English and Russian with English subtitles
Director
Bel Holborow, Isabelle Coury,
Producer
Bel Holborow, Isabelle Coury,
Cast
Joanna Griffiths, Emma Murray,
Screenwriter
Bel Holborow, Isabelle Coury,
Company Credits
Festival Contact: Isabelle Coury,

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