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The Short History of the Long Road

The Short History of the Long Road

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The Short History of the Long Road

"A story about survival."

2019

1h 30m

7.1(58 votes)

Drama

Overview

Nola grew up living in a van with her father, Clint—two nomads against the world. When tragedy strikes, Nola must confront the reality of life on the road alone, learning to own her grief, her past, and her new destination.

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Astute Films

Lunacy Productions

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter

Nola

Steven Ogg

Steven Ogg

Clint

Jashaun St. John

Jashaun St. John

Blue

Maggie Siff

Maggie Siff

Cheryl

Danny Trejo

Danny Trejo

Miguel

Rusty Schwimmer

Rusty Schwimmer

Marcie

Renton Pexa

Renton Pexa

Camper #2

James Cady

James Cady

Carl

Jean Effron

Jean Effron

Jean

Dani Payne

Dani Payne

Annie

Creative team

Directed by: Ani Simon-Kennedy
Written by: Ani Simon-Kennedy
Produced by: Eddie Rubin
Cailin Yatsko

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