Friend of the World
“You have been saved. This does not mean you are safe.”
2020·50m·en·NR
3.7
Overview
After a catastrophic global war, a young filmmaker awakens in the carnage and seeks refuge in the only other survivor: an eccentric, ideologically opposed figure of the United States military. Together, they brave the toxic landscape in search of safety... and answers.
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Details
- Director
- Brian Patrick Butler
- Written by
- Brian Patrick Butler
- Produced by
- Brian Patrick Butler
Released August 15, 2020·United States·$3,000 budget
Cast
Nick Young
Gore
Alexandra Slade
Diane
Michael C. Burgess
Berenger
Kathryn Schott
Eva
Kevin M. Smith
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Luke Pensabene
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Neil Raymond Ricco
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Marianna Pinto
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Scott Schramp
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Emily Chan
Civilian
Shay Tyler
Civilian
C.J. Martinez
Civilian
Rickey Phatsenhann
Civilian
Brian Patrick Butler
Gofer
Daniel N. Butler
Gofer
Keywords
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