AWOL
Synopsis
A young woman in the Army must make tough decisions when her love for an older woman causes her to question just where she is going. Adapted from Deb Shoval's 2011 short film of the same name.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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AWOL (2017) | Official Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-10
Top Cast
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Lola Kirke
Joey
Breeda Wool
Rayna
Dale Soules
Ruthie
Ted Welch
Pete
Britne Oldford
Haley
Libby George
Gram
Bill Sage
Roy
Kyle Monaghan
Army Recruiter
Madeline Hindmarsh
Girl with Ice Cream
Nicole Dillon
Rayna's Friend #1
Dawn Santoriello
Rayna's Friend #2
Amanda K. Somma
Rayna's Friend #3
Charlotte Maltby
Kristen
Katie Kelly
Rayna's Friend #4
Nicole Lopez-Isa
Rayna's Friend #5
Sadie Butler
Sadie
Hannah Dillon
Hannah
David Koral
Chet
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 4 DaysTribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 19, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 23, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deb Shoval
- Screenplay & Story
- Deb Shoval, Karolina Waclawiak, Ted Kroeber, David Schwab, Marie Regan
- Original Score
- Gingger Shankar
- Original Title
- AWOL
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Public Square Films, Race Point Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deb Shoval
Deb Shoval, Karolina Waclawiak, Ted Kroeber, David Schwab, Marie Regan
Gingger Shankar
Gal Deren
Jeffrey Wolf
Jim Stephens, Michel Merkt, Jessica Caldwell, L.A. Teodosio, Abraham Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Deb Shoval
Director
Gal Deren
Director of Photography
Deb Shoval
Writer
Karolina Waclawiak
Writer
Gingger Shankar
Original Music Composer
Samantha Hawkins
Costume Design
Jeffrey Wolf
Editor
Michel Merkt
Producer
Hannah Alpert
Production Design
Jessica Caldwell
Producer
L.A. Teodosio
Producer
Bridget Rafferty
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About AWOL
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is AWOL about?
A young woman in the Army must make tough decisions when her love for an older woman causes her to question just where she is going. Adapted from Deb Shoval's 2011 short film of the same name.
Who directed AWOL?
AWOL was directed by Deb Shoval.
Who stars in AWOL?
The principal cast of AWOL includes Lola Kirke, Breeda Wool, Dale Soules, Ted Welch, Britne Oldford.
When was AWOL released and how long is it?
AWOL was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for AWOL?
The original motion picture soundtrack for AWOL was composed by Gingger Shankar.