The West Virginian Starfish

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The West Virginian Starfish

2022

0h 15m

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Drama

Overview

Stuck with her father’s mission to pick up defeated thru-hikers from The Appalachian Trail, a woman encounters one hiker who, over the course of a night, will set her on a new path forever.

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4 featured cast members

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Christopher Gurr

Acanthaster

Melanie McNulty

Carly

Jacob A. Ware

Tommy

Eileen Sugameli

Exodus

Creative team

Directed by: Hyten Davidson
Tommy Martin
Written by: Hyten Davidson
Produced by: Hyten Davidson
Sheri Beth Dusek

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