The Wasting
“Would you believe her?”
Synopsis
A teenager in an English town struggles to come of age, braving sexual awakening and fighting her controlling parents by refusing to eat...until a nightmarish ghost appears that may be real, or may be a deadly creation of her starving body.
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The Wasting (trailer)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-29
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Borrego Springs Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carolyn Saunders
- Screenplay & Story
- Carolyn Saunders
- Original Title
- The Wasting
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Endzone Films, Stromhaus Productions, Jam Post, Wasting Films
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Carolyn Saunders
Carolyn Saunders
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Carolyn Saunders
Director
Carolyn Saunders
Writer
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What is The Wasting about?
A teenager in an English town struggles to come of age, braving sexual awakening and fighting her controlling parents by refusing to eat...until a nightmarish ghost appears that may be real, or may be a deadly creation of her starving body.
Who directed The Wasting?
The Wasting was directed by Carolyn Saunders.
Who stars in The Wasting?
The principal cast of The Wasting includes Alexz Johnson, Shelagh McLeod, Lauren McQueen, Gray O'Brien, Peter Sacco.
When was The Wasting released and how long is it?
The Wasting was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wasting?
The Wasting holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.