Play Doll (2011)

Genre : Animation, Drama

Runtime : 11M

Director : Donna McCusker

Synopsis

Play Doll explores the chilling reality of domestic abuse behind the doors of a seemingly perfect family at Christmas time.

Actors

Leila Nelle Angelov
Leila Nelle Angelov
Dolly (voice)
Richard Chiu
Richard Chiu
Erik Chau
Douglas Howell
Douglas Howell
Officer

Crews

Donna McCusker
Donna McCusker
Director

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