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The Call
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The Call

Aug 8, 2023
0h 14m
★ 7.0

Overview

During a difficult visit to her single immigrant mother, Athena discovers that what she thought was age-related mental decline is in fact an inherited magical gift.

Genres

Drama
Comedy
Fantasy

Production Companies

BFI Network
Lunar pictures
Over The Fence Films

Cast

Jo Martin

Cora (Mum)

Jo Martin

Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn

Athena (Daughter)

Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn

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