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Call of the Blackbird

Call of the Blackbird

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Call of the Blackbird

"When life doesn’t go to plan, twin sisters come home to rediscover who they are—and reimagine what’s possible."

2025

1h 15m

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Drama

Overview

On the cessation of Covid, 30-year-old twin sisters give up their big city dreams to return home and navigate the challenges of starting a new career, living with their parents and reimagining their future.

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10 featured cast members

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Karissa Strain

Karissa Strain

Karissa Strain

Katie Strain

Katie Strain

Katie Strain

Patrick Whalen

Ben

Malinda Strain

Malinda Strain

Rick Strain

Rick Strain

Mike Ostropolec

Mark

Darrin Canniff

Mayor

Samantha Rose Kelly

Client

Victoria Blake

Young Kat

Juliet Blake

Young Karissa

Creative team

Directed by: Karissa Strain
Katie Strain
Written by: Karissa Strain
Katie Strain
Produced by: Karissa Strain
Katie Strain

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