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Hard to Place

  • 2019
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
9.4/10
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Deborah Lacey, Ava Torres, Tabby Wilson, Mike Markoff, Michael J. Hartnett, John Lerchen, Derek Hammeke, Eric Epperson, M.D. Neely, Chris Coleman, and Samuel Goergen in Hard to Place (2019)
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When it's no longer safe to stay in their home, two young kids make a desperate escape and attempt to live on their own. Based on a true story.When it's no longer safe to stay in their home, two young kids make a desperate escape and attempt to live on their own. Based on a true story.When it's no longer safe to stay in their home, two young kids make a desperate escape and attempt to live on their own. Based on a true story.

  • Director
    • M.D. Neely
  • Writer
    • Eric Epperson
  • Stars
    • Samuel Goergen
    • Ava Torres
    • Mike Markoff
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    • IMDb RATING
    9.4/10
    17
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • M.D. Neely
    • Writer
      • Eric Epperson
    • Stars
      • Samuel Goergen
      • Ava Torres
      • Mike Markoff
    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Samuel Goergen
    Samuel Goergen
    • Nick
    Ava Torres
    Ava Torres
    • Emma
    Mike Markoff
    Mike Markoff
    • Donny
    Deborah Lacey
    Deborah Lacey
    • Rhonda
    • Director
      • M.D. Neely
    • Writer
      • Eric Epperson
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    10kacordray

    Amazing! Love it!

    The acting was over the top, especially the children! Dialogue+Story was easy to follow and very well written. I only wish it was a full movie! Would love to see what happens to those kids and that vicious father.
    10heavenlee-92782

    Fantastic acting

    This movie was so exciting, it kept me on my toes to know if these beautiful kids were going to get to safe place and to a better home.
    10aggiesrb

    Support this film!

    These two young actors did a phenomenal job reminding us how important it is to keep siblings together! They certainly dug deep to show us the fear, grit, determination, and bravery it took for the real Emma and Nick to survive. Great film- a must see to bring awareness to the importance of foster families.
    10algammel

    Fantastic

    Great short film... wonderful job by these young actors
    10itriem

    All the feels

    The way this movie draws you into the trials and struggles that are unimaginable to most but that these babies fight through just to survive;Emma and Nick had me wanting to reach out and love them and make sure they were safe and loved forever!!! Phenomenal!

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    • Release date
      • June 5, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Glasgow, Kentucky, USA(Filming City)
    • Production company
      • WRKR. Films
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      22 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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