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Rabbit Ears

Rabbit Ears

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Rabbit Ears

2025

0h 10m

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Drama

Overview

What happens to a child when a parent dies young? Eloise's mum passed away when she was little. now, Eloise wants to reclaim her life, but that means being honest with herself and confronting her grief. Is she ready to let go? Sort of.

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Jessica O'Toole

Eloise

Jayne Aguire

Jenny

Elsie Adams

Young Eloise

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Directed by: Leonie Watkins
Written by: Leonie Watkins
Produced by: Leonie Watkins

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