Tough Spot

Tough Spot

Tough Spot

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Tough Spot

"You never think it'll happen to you..."

2025

0h 12m

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Overview

Based loosely on a true story. Grieving his father, Mark is determined to power on and build his future, transforming his pain into song. In Loving Memory of Andrew Chappell.

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6 featured cast members

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Ieuan Davies

Mark

David Box

David Box

Cameron

Rachael Abbott

Morgan

Teddy Sutton

Jacob

Carole Parks

Mark's Mum

Colin Blyth

Mark's Dad

Creative team

Directed by: Xander Chappell
Written by: Xander Chappell
Produced by: Xander Chappell
Sammy Morgan

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