Wake

Name: Wake
Director: Karl Livingstone
Genre: Drama
Released: 2023-09-21
Cast: Tracy Gabbitas, Nicola Gardner, Susan Hughes

No one's ever just sitting.

2023 · 10 min · Drama

A chance encounter between two women on the Mersey ferry leads to an exploration of the loss they both carry and how they navigate life and memories in its wake.

Directed by Karl Livingstone · Written by Karl Livingstone

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Tracy Gabbitas Loretta
Nicola Gardner Anna
Susan Hughes Ferry Announcer (Voice)

Make it a double feature

2h 6m together

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