The Hug
“Once you see... You're gonna need one.”
Synopsis
An animatronic panda at a rundown pizza place seems to be out of order… until little Aden gives it a hug.
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Nick Armstrong
Employee
Roman Dean George
Aden
Linda Weinrib
Mom
Justin Michael
Pandory the Panda (voice) / Pizza Chef
Circus-Szalewski
Pandory the Panda (body)
Adrianna Coffey
Kid
Ej Jose
Kid (as E.J. Jose)
Kayden Naccarato
Kid
Peyton Elysian-James Noga
Kid (as Peyton Noga)
Sean Savadian
Kid
Zara Ellen Savadian
Kid
Ashley Randall
Prize Counter Employee
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 2018
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Bishop, Justin Nijm
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Bishop, Justin Nijm
- Original Title
- The Hug
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Bishop, Justin Nijm
Jack Bishop, Justin Nijm
Jack Bishop, Justin Nijm
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Bishop
Director
Jack Bishop
Writer
Jack Bishop
Producer
Justin Nijm
Producer
Justin Nijm
Director
Justin Nijm
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hug
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What is The Hug about?
An animatronic panda at a rundown pizza place seems to be out of order… until little Aden gives it a hug.
Who directed The Hug?
The Hug was directed by Jack Bishop, Justin Nijm.
Who stars in The Hug?
The principal cast of The Hug includes Nick Armstrong, Roman Dean George, Linda Weinrib, Justin Michael, Circus-Szalewski.
When was The Hug released and how long is it?
The Hug was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 5m.