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The Girl in the Book

The Girl in the Book

She's ready to reclaim her story

20155.81h 26m

Overview

The story of a young writer's transformation when her past invades her present.

Directed by Marya Cohn
Written by Marya Cohn
Produced by Gina Resnick, Kyle Heller
Box OfficeBudget: $8KRevenue: $81K

Top Cast

Emily VanCamp

Emily VanCamp

Alice Harvey

Michael Nyqvist

Michael Nyqvist

Milan Daneker

Ana Mulvoy-Ten

Ana Mulvoy-Ten

Young Alice

Talia Balsam

Talia Balsam

Mom

Ali Ahn

Ali Ahn

Sadie

David Call

David Call

Emmett Grant

Michael Cristofer

Michael Cristofer

Dad

C

Courtney Daniels

Lynn

Mason Yam

Mason Yam

Tyler

Eric Tabach

Eric Tabach

Boy

Themes & Keywords

woman director

About The Girl in the Book

The Girl in the Book is a drama film released in 2015 exploring themes of woman director. Directed by Marya Cohn, it stars Emily VanCamp, Michael Nyqvist, Ana Mulvoy-Ten. The story of a young writer's transformation when her past invades her present.

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