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Return

Return

20116.41h 37m

Overview

Back from a tour of duty, Kelli struggles to find her place in her family and the rust-belt town she no longer recognizes.

Directed by Liza Johnson
Written by Liza Johnson
Produced by Charles Birns, Noah Harlan, Ben Howe
Box Office0Revenue: $9K

Top Cast

Linda Cardellini

Linda Cardellini

Kelli

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

Mike

John Slattery

John Slattery

Bud

Talia Balsam

Talia Balsam

Julie

Emma Rayne Lyle

Emma Rayne Lyle

Jackie

Paul Sparks

Paul Sparks

Ed

Louisa Krause

Louisa Krause

Shannon

Rosie Benton

Rosie Benton

Brooke

Rutanya Alda

Rutanya Alda

Mrs. Miller

James Murtaugh

James Murtaugh

Mr. Miller

Themes & Keywords

woman director

About Return

Return is a drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of woman director. Directed by Liza Johnson, it stars Linda Cardellini, Michael Shannon, John Slattery. Back from a tour of duty, Kelli struggles to find her place in her family and the rust-belt town she no longer recognizes.

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