20 Seconds of Courage

Five boys and girls. Five small courage. Five different stories. But all linked together. From acclaimed director/writer Shunsuke Okubo ("Clocks Tell the Time" and "Moments")

Cast

Daniel Jacobs

as Evan

Kate Carlson

as Lyla

Sam Maxwell

as Jack

Elias Baker

as Charlie

Fiona Carnett

as Joy

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