Speed of Life

The film follows a woman who has a chance to reflect on her life when a wormhole opens upon David Bowie’s death.

Cast

Ann Dowd

as June

Jeff Perry

as Samuel

Allison Tolman

as Young June

Ray Santiago

as Edward

Kimball Farley

as Patrol Officer #1 / Bird Puppeteer

Laura Holliday

as Patrol Officer #2

Vella Lovell

as Laura

Christine Weatherup

as TV Host

Sean Wright

as Phillip

Sophie Manashil

as June (age 10)

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