AWOL was directed by Deb Shoval.

AWOL stars Kayla Dempsey, Breeda Wool, Ruthie O'Dell, Darrell Larson.

Where can I watch AWOL?

You can watch AWOL with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.

AWOL (2011)

Name: AWOL
Genre: Drama
Released: 2011-01-21
Duration: 14 min
Rating: 4.7

Movie ★ 4.7 14 min

Drama

Days before deployment to Afghanistan, Joey returns to rural Pennsylvania for Christmas with big dreams of running away to Canada with her beautiful lover. But Joey learns that things don’t always end up as planned. This short film was expanded into a feature film of the same title, it premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, and it was released in 2017.

Deb Shoval Director Deb Shoval Writer

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Quick facts

Released: January 21, 2011
Runtime: 14 min
IMDb: tt1718127
Country: United States
Language: English
Studio: Pecadillo Pictures

Themes

Cast

Kayla Dempsey Joey

Breeda Wool Rayna Ruthie O'Dell Joey's Mom Ruthie

Darrell Larson Joey's Stepdad Pete Roy Brown Roy Nevayah Gonda Nevayah Hannah Dillon Hannah Jon Sordoni Joey's Family Whitney Chrzanowski Joey's Family Garrit Chrzanowski Joey's Family Jen Walton Joey's Family

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Frequently asked questions

What is AWOL about?: Days before deployment to Afghanistan, Joey returns to rural Pennsylvania for Christmas with big dreams of running away to Canada with her beautiful lover. But Joey learns that things don’t always end up as planned. This short film was expanded into a feature film of the same title, it premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, and it was released in 2017.
Who directed AWOL?: AWOL was directed by Deb Shoval.
Who stars in AWOL?: AWOL stars Kayla Dempsey, Breeda Wool, Ruthie O'Dell, Darrell Larson.
When was AWOL released?: AWOL is a 2011 drama film.
Where can I watch AWOL?: You can watch AWOL with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.