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A Reason

A Reason

2014 1h 52m

Serena, a young, gay introvert and her controlling older brother Nathan, are forced to endure a dreaded family gathering at the house of their elegant elderly Aunt Irene to hear the reading of her will - setting off an unexpected course of events that ultimately forces the clan to reevaluate their views on love, forgiveness, and family.

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Synopsis

Serena, a young, gay introvert and her controlling older brother Nathan, are forced to endure a dreaded family gathering at the house of their elegant elderly Aunt Irene to hear the reading of her will - setting off an unexpected course of events that ultimately forces the clan to reevaluate their views on love, forgiveness, and family.

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Dominique SchillingDirectorMatthias SchubertCinematography

Cast

Magda ApanowiczMagda ApanowiczSerena Hilgrim
Nick EversmanNick EversmanNathan Hilgrim
Marion RossMarion RossAunt Irene Hilgrim
Roxanne HartRoxanne HartAnnabelle Hilgrim
Ron MelendezRon MelendezChris Hilgrim
Madeleine FalkskogBianca Hilgrim
Michael WillensLester Milford
Charles MarinaCharles MarinaGeorge
Lauren McKenzieNathan's girlfriend in photo

Director

Dominique Schilling

Writer

Dominique Schilling

Release date

1 Jun 2014

Runtime

1h 52m

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