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Shell (2012)

Movie ★ 6.2 91 min

Drama

Abandoned by her mother when she was a child, Shell has stayed to take care of her dying father but now feels trapped within the beautiful but desolate landscape that surrounds her. With only her routine of running the decaying petrol station, taking care of her father, and spending afternoons in her bedroom with a local mechanic, life is passing Shell by with every passing truck that rattles her walls. One day a salesman stops to re-fuel and offers Shell a taste of the outside world that takes her closer than ever to the edge of the road and her desire to escape.

Scott Graham Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 26, 2012
Runtime
91 min
IMDb
tt2088893
Language
Studio
Brocken Spectre Jockey Mutch

Themes

Cast

Chloe Pirrie Chloe Pirrie Shell Joseph Mawle Joseph Mawle Pete Michael Smiley Michael Smiley Hugh Iain De Caestecker Iain De Caestecker Adam Kate Dickie Kate Dickie Claire Morven Christie Morven Christie Young Mother Brian McCardie Brian McCardie Hunter Tam Dean Burn Tam Dean Burn Trucker Paul Thomas Hickey Robert Milla Gibson Little Girl Cameron McQuade Boy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shell about?
Abandoned by her mother when she was a child, Shell has stayed to take care of her dying father but now feels trapped within the beautiful but desolate landscape that surrounds her. With only her routine of running the decaying petrol station, taking care of her father, and spending afternoons in her bedroom with a local mechanic, life is passing Shell by with every passing truck that rattles her walls. One day a salesman stops to re-fuel and offers Shell a taste of the outside world that takes her closer than ever to the edge of the road and her desire to escape.
Who directed Shell?
Shell was directed by Scott Graham.
Who stars in Shell?
Shell stars Chloe Pirrie, Joseph Mawle, Michael Smiley, Iain De Caestecker.
When was Shell released?
Shell is a 2012 drama film.
Where can I watch Shell?
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