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How a Kite Flies

20176mMovieDramaComedy

Sir Ian McKellen voices an alcoholic kite. A down-and-out who prefers to hang around his dingy local strip joint rather than get out into the blue sky. But when memories of happier times come back to haunt him, he decides to take action and try one last flight.

DirectorBen Gough
WriterBen Gough
ProducersCheryl Payne·Jemilah Findlay

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Cast · Directed by Ben Gough

Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
Mr. Kite (voice)
Marion Burge
Marion Burge
Barmaid
Lily Lowe-Myers
Lily Lowe-Myers
Mum
Marat Khairoullin
Marat Khairoullin
Homeless Man
Marlow Gough
Marlow Gough
Sebastian
Austin Hardiman
Austin Hardiman
Barfly
Robyn Cooper
Robyn Cooper
Hostess
Nick Halilaj
Nick Halilaj
Doorman

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