AWOL(2011)
AWOL Synopsis
Days before deployment to Afghanistan, Joey returns to rural Pennsylvania for Christmas with big dreams of running away to Canada with her beautiful lover. But Joey learns that things don’t always end up as planned. This short film was expanded into a feature film of the same title, it premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, and it was released in 2017.
AWOL (2011) is a drama film directed by Deb Shoval, released on January 21, 2011 with a runtime of 14m. It stars Kayla Dempsey, Breeda Wool, Ruthie O'Dell and Darrell Larson. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Deb Shoval
- Writers:
- Deb Shoval
- Producers:
- Jessica Caldwell, Deb Shoval
- Cinematographer:
- Jessica Bennett
- Composer:
- Kelli Rudick
- Production:
- Pecadillo Pictures
- Status:
- Released
AWOL (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for AWOL before you stream it.
AWOL Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Kayla Dempsey
Kayla Dempsey
as Joey
Breeda Wool
as Rayna
- Ruthie O'Dell
Ruthie O'Dell
as Joey's Mom Ruthie
Darrell Larson
as Joey's Stepdad Pete
- Roy Brown
Roy Brown
as Roy
- Nevayah Gonda
Nevayah Gonda
as Nevayah
- Hannah Dillon
Hannah Dillon
as Hannah
- Jon Sordoni
Jon Sordoni
as Joey's Family
- Whitney Chrzanowski
Whitney Chrzanowski
as Joey's Family
- Garrit Chrzanowski
Garrit Chrzanowski
as Joey's Family
- Jen Walton
Jen Walton
as Joey's Family
Key crew
Directed by Deb Shoval, written by Deb Shoval, produced by Jessica Caldwell and Deb Shoval.
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AWOL Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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AWOL – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch AWOL online?
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Who stars in AWOL?
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The main cast of AWOL (2011) includes Kayla Dempsey, Breeda Wool, Ruthie O'Dell, Darrell Larson and Roy Brown. The film was directed by Deb Shoval. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was AWOL released?
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AWOL was released on January 21, 2011 and runs for 14m.
Is AWOL worth watching?
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AWOL (2011) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for AWOL?
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