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Braking for Whales

Braking for Whales

20193.91h 43m

Overview

Star and Brandon, estranged brother and sister, are brought together after their mother's recent death and her absurd final request to dispose of her ashes in the body of a whale. With no choice or face losing their much-needed inheritance - they embark on a road trip to Texas where they not only encounter adventure, but also encounter each other.

Directed by Sean McEwen
Written by Tammin Sursok, Sean McEwen
Produced by Sean McEwen, Cassidy Lunnen, Tammin Sursok
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Top Cast

Tammin Sursok

Tammin Sursok

Star Walker

Tom Felton

Tom Felton

Brandon Walker

Wendi McLendon-Covey

Wendi McLendon-Covey

Aunt Jackie

David Koechner

David Koechner

Uncle Randal

Austin Swift

Austin Swift

J. T.

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Dylan Sandifer

Little Pepe

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Darron Dunbar

Ira Rhodes

Brent Mendenhall

Brent Mendenhall

George W. Bush

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Colin Mahan

George W. Bush (voice)

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William Ohl

Edward Gibbons

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Themes & Keywords

death of fatherfamily relationshipssibling rivalrybrother sister brother sister relationship

About Braking for Whales

Braking for Whales is a drama, comedy film released in 2019 exploring themes of death of father, family relationships, sibling rivalry, brother sister , brother sister relationship. Directed by Sean McEwen, it stars Tammin Sursok, Tom Felton, Wendi McLendon-Covey. Star and Brandon, estranged brother and sister, are brought together after their mother's recent death and her absurd final request to dispose of her ashes in the body of a whale. With no choice or face losing their much-needed inheritance - they embark on a road trip to Texas where they not only encounter adventure, but also encounter each other.

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