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Drought

6.020211h 24mNRMovieDramaComedy

It's 1993 and North Carolina is experiencing a historic drought. Autistic teen Carl, fascinated by weather, predicts that a storm will soon hit nearby. His sister Sam crafts a plan to help him chase the storm, stealing their mother's…

DirectorsHannah Black·Megan Petersen
WritersHannah Black·Megan Petersen
ProducersMel Eslyn·Mark Duplass

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Cast · Directed by Hannah Black

Owen Scheid
Owen Scheid
Carl
Hannah Black
Hannah Black
Sam
Megan Petersen
Megan Petersen
Lillian
Drew Scheid
Drew Scheid
Lewis
Jane McNeill
Jane McNeill
Lorraine
Jerry Winsett
Jerry Winsett
Mr. Lurchman
Justin Matthew Smith
Justin Matthew Smith
Brandon
Kaitlin Baden
Kaitlin Baden
Donna Patacki
Lori Lail Marette
Lori Lail Marette
Mrs. Carter
Kelby Roberson
Kelby Roberson
Andy
Fran Tabor
Fran Tabor
Mrs. Thigpen
Ron Fallica
Ron Fallica
Billy

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