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Claire Facing North

Claire Facing North

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Claire Facing North

"A story about intergenerational connection, struggle, and redemption"

2024

1h 16m

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Overview

On a solo trip to Iceland, Claire meets the impulsive hitchhiker Iris.

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4 featured cast members

Starring

Barbra Berlovitz

Claire

Annick Dall

Iris

Peter Frenz

Daniel

Patrick Schaefer

Clive

Creative team

Directed by: Lynn Tjernan Lukkas
Written by: Lynn Tjernan Lukkas
Produced by: Lynn Tjernan Lukkas
Peter Frenz

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