Waiting for the Storms

Apr 18, 2025

1h 34m

★ 0.0

Overview

Across various timelines and locations, the fates of four characters intertwine as they struggle to find connections and meaning in a world transformed by climate change.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Films 53/12

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Cast

Emmanuelle Lussier Martinez

Dominick Rustam-Chartrand

MCKENZIE X25-F13

Laurent Lucas

Rose-Marie Perreault

Robert Naylor

Julian Casey

Masha Bashmakova

Garde Frontière no. 1

Martin Blais

Olivia

Lara Kramer

Garde Frontière no. 2

François Lambert

Ivy Björg

Dave Burchill

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7.9

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0.0

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7.1

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7.3

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5.9

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7.3

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