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Far on Foot (2001) Online
Original Title :
Far on Foot
Genre :
Movie / Comedy / Drama / Family / Short
Year :
2001
Directror :
Stephanie R.M. Smith
Cast :
Dolly Wells,Martin Horsey,Kacee DeMasi
Writer :
Stephanie R.M. Smith,Casey-Leigh Thinnes
Type :
Movie
Time :
22min
Rating :
8.3/10

Far on Foot is a darkly humorous drama that follows Sophie Cartwright, a journalist who takes on the responsibility of a lifetime as she persuades her dying father, Christopher, to undergo ... See full summary

Far on Foot (2001) Online

Far on Foot is a darkly humorous drama that follows Sophie Cartwright, a journalist who takes on the responsibility of a lifetime as she persuades her dying father, Christopher, to undergo a last hope, alternative cancer treatment abroad. Having just landed on U.S. soil, their strained relationship begins to surface as Christopher's suitcase fails to arrive at the baggage claim, marking the first of many unlucky and disastrous incidents as they endeavor to reach the clinic. Sophie's attempts at pacifying her father are met with irritation and scorn, but nothing will prepare them for the almost 'supernatural' fate that is about to hit them. After a doomed taxi ride and an overly superstitious Israeli driver who refuses to continue, the shocked couple are forced to continue their journey on foot, whilst sharing an uneasy truce. The surreal labyrinth of downtown L.A, provides the backdrop to an emotional voyage that will opens old wounds. As their odyssey begins to wear on them, ...
Credited cast:
Dolly Wells Dolly Wells - Sophie Cartwirght
Martin Horsey Martin Horsey - Christopher Cartwright
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Kacee DeMasi Kacee DeMasi - Transient
Tina Gasbarra Tina Gasbarra


User reviews

Rainshaper

Rainshaper

Raw and immediate - I saw this gem of a movie at the New York Ind. Film Festival. It's a rare treat to see a short of such uncommon grace and heart. Excellent performances especially from rising star, Dolly Wells, who plays the long-suffering daughter,