In this quiet, naturalistic dramatic short, six-year old Sarah grapples with understanding mortality after the sudden death of her older brother, David. With the help of her family, she gradually learns how to process his passing and cope with her grief. Written, produced, and directed by Jackie Rivet-River, this short film for Encyclopaedia Britannica Films was awarded the Silver Hugo prize at the Chicago International Film Festival, as well as 12 additional awards internationally.
Sara Crawford
as Sarah
Robert Crawford Jr
as David
Ned Schmidtke
as Father
Cynthia Baker
as Mother
Felix Shuman
as Grandfather
Janet Scheneker
as Amanda
Lois Dubin-Hauselman
as Cookie Lady
Nickolas Hauselman
as Child on Slide
