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We Never Asked for This
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We Never Asked for This

2020-12-30 · 9 min · Not rated

Comedy · Fantasy

Frankie and Charlie have moved to a tiny house. They regret it. It’s Christmas Eve. Frankie is miserable. Charlie’s organised a festive family lunch. Then Charlie finds a disoriented cockatiel by the river. She tucks him into a box and brings him inside. Little do they know – this bird has its own agenda. Nobody seems to notice something strange has started falling from the sky.

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Directors
Ella Lawry
Production companies
VCA School of Film and Television
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

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Senuri ChandraniSenuri ChandraniFrankie
Lucy RossenCharlie
Henry Borg

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