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River

2026•1h 35m
Drama

After her mother's death, a sixteen-year-old girl forms an unexpected bond with a troubled outcast, guiding her through the quiet depths of grief.

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Production

Pancake Originals

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Available in Your Library

Cast

Mia Barrett

Mia Barrett

River

William McKenna

William McKenna

Marcus

Luca Sardelis

Luca Sardelis

Sam

Shabana Azeez

Shabana Azeez

Lily

Sal Galofaro

Jeff

Dylan Tomas Laguerre

Dylan Tomas Laguerre

Radley

Christopher Farrell

Simon

Alexis Porter

Leigh

Justin Rosniak

Justin Rosniak

Marcus' Dad

Darcy Tadich

Nick

Stephanie J. Wilson

Amber

Sarah Hallam

Andrea

Bryce Tollard-Williams

Harry

Neha Roy

Lily's Mum

Broni Lisle

Counsellor

Paige Joustra

Paige Joustra

Waitress

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