Mari

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Mari

2019

1h 34m

5.9(7 votes)

Drama

Overview

Modern dance is an evocative narrative tool in Georgia Parris' debut, which investigates a young woman's identity and the complex relationship she has with her mother and sister.

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11 members

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Bobbi Jene Smith

Charlotte

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Phoebe Nicholls

Margot

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Madeleine Worrall

Lauren

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Peter Singh

Rohan

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Nicholas Bruder

Joe

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Reuben Kell

Billy

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Paddy Glynn

Mari

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Mitchell Mullen

Alex

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Heather Coombs

Nurse Shirley

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Simon Balcon

Radio Reporter

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Milla Barnard Bennett

Young Charlotte

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