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The Short History of the Long Road

The Short History of the Long Road

A story about survival.

20197.01h 30m

Overview

Nola grew up living in a van with her father, Clint—two nomads against the world. When tragedy strikes, Nola must confront the reality of life on the road alone, learning to own her grief, her past, and her new destination.

Directed by Ani Simon-Kennedy
Written by Ani Simon-Kennedy
Produced by Dominique Telson, Eddie Rubin, Darren Dean
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Top Cast

Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter

Nola

Steven Ogg

Steven Ogg

Clint

Jashaun St. John

Jashaun St. John

Blue

Maggie Siff

Maggie Siff

Cheryl

Danny Trejo

Danny Trejo

Miguel

Rusty Schwimmer

Rusty Schwimmer

Marcie

Renton Pexa

Renton Pexa

Camper #2

James Cady

James Cady

Carl

Jean Effron

Jean Effron

Jean

Dani Payne

Dani Payne

Annie

Themes & Keywords

teenage girlwoman directorteen drama

About The Short History of the Long Road

The Short History of the Long Road is a drama film released in 2019 exploring themes of teenage girl, woman director, teen drama. Directed by Ani Simon-Kennedy, it stars Sabrina Carpenter, Steven Ogg, Jashaun St. John. Nola grew up living in a van with her father, Clint—two nomads against the world. When tragedy strikes, Nola must confront the reality of life on the road alone, learning to own her grief, her past, and her new destination.

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