The Weatherman and the Shadowboxer

The Weatherman and the Shadowboxer

The Weatherman and the Shadowboxer

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The Weatherman and the Shadowboxer

2014

0h 10m

4.2(4 votes)

Animation

Overview

This short animation presents the haunting story of two brothers who share the scars, though not the memories, of an untold history that has driven them to existential extremes.

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Production Companies

ONF | NFB

The people behind it

Cast & crew

1 featured cast member

Starring

Randall Okita

Randall Okita

Narrator

Creative team

Directed by: Randall Okita
Written by: Randall Okita
Produced by: Maral Mohammadian

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