Road from Ruin

Road from Ruin

Road from Ruin

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Road from Ruin

2021

0h 21m

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Drama

Overview

A tragic accident prompts an emotionally distant father and son to attempt to reconcile their relationship. Alberta filmmaker Ryan C. Northcott wrote and directed this mysterious drama that hits hard emotionally as it unfolds.

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4 featured cast members

Starring

Mary Armstrong

Mary Armstrong

Principal Westcott

Virginia Briggs

Constance

Sage Jepson

Tanner

Gary Layton

Sam

Creative team

Directed by: Ryan Northcott
Written by: Ryan Northcott
Produced by: Ryan Northcott
Pollyanna Hardwicke-Brown

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