Call of the Blackbird

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.

Cast

Karissa Strain

as Karissa Strain

Katie Strain

as Katie Strain

Patrick Whalen

as Ben

Malinda Strain

as Malinda Strain

Rick Strain

as Rick Strain

Mike Ostropolec

as Mark

Darrin Canniff

as Mayor

Samantha Rose Kelly

as Client

Victoria Blake

as Young Kat

Juliet Blake

as Young Karissa

Reviews

FilmsForFun

Call of the Blackbird is one of those movies that just feels real. It’s about two sisters, Kat & Karissa, who leave the big city and move back to their small hometown after chasing their dreams for years. They’re turning 30, living with their parents again, and trying to figure out what the next cha...

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