We Never Asked for This

We Never Asked for This

2020 · 9 min · Comedy, Fantasy

Frankie and Charlie have moved to a tiny house. They regret it. It’s Christmas Eve. Frankie is miserable. Charlie’s organised a festive family lunch. Then Charlie finds a disoriented cockatiel by the river. She tucks him into a box and brings him inside. Little do they know – this bird has its own agenda. Nobody seems to notice something strange has started falling from the sky.

Directed by Ella Lawry · Written by Ella Lawry

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