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AWOL

AWOL

20175.51h 22m

Overview

A young woman in the Army must make tough decisions when her love for an older woman causes her to question just where she is going. Adapted from Deb Shoval's 2011 short film of the same name.

Directed by Deb Shoval
Written by Deb Shoval, Karolina Waclawiak, Ted Kroeber
Produced by Michel Merkt, Jessica Caldwell, L.A. Teodosio
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Top Cast

Lola Kirke

Lola Kirke

Joey

Breeda Wool

Breeda Wool

Rayna

Dale Soules

Dale Soules

Ruthie

Ted Welch

Ted Welch

Pete

Britne Oldford

Britne Oldford

Haley

Libby George

Libby George

Gram

Bill Sage

Bill Sage

Roy

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Kyle Monaghan

Army Recruiter

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Madeline Hindmarsh

Girl with Ice Cream

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Nicole Dillon

Rayna's Friend #1

Themes & Keywords

extramarital affairfirst lovelgbtus militarywoman directorolder woman younger woman relationship

About AWOL

AWOL is a drama film released in 2017 exploring themes of extramarital affair, first love, lgbt, us military, woman director, older woman younger woman relationship. Directed by Deb Shoval, it stars Lola Kirke, Breeda Wool, Dale Soules. A young woman in the Army must make tough decisions when her love for an older woman causes her to question just where she is going. Adapted from Deb Shoval's 2011 short film of the same name.

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