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Barking Water (2009)

Not Rated | | Drama | 17 January 2009 (USA)
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Frankie is dying. Irene hasn't forgiven him. And they are racing against time to find their way home. Frankie needs help and Irene is the one he turns to. He must go home one last time. And... See full summary »

Director:

Sterlin Harjo

Writer:

Sterlin Harjo (original screenplay)
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Bebe Harjo Bebe Harjo ... Bebe
Gabriel Pelayo Gabriel Pelayo ... Boy (as Gabriel Jerome Pelayo)
Frederick Schroeder Frederick Schroeder ... Clerk
Quese IMC Quese IMC ... Cvpon
Aunt Doe Aunt Doe ... Doe
Aaron Riggs Aaron Riggs ... Elvis
Richard Ray Whitman Richard Ray Whitman ... Frankie
Zoe Leigh Hopkins ... Frankie's Daughter (as Zoe Ballentyne)
Julian Ballentyne Julian Ballentyne ... Frankie's Grandson
Portlyn Houghton-Harjo Portlyn Houghton-Harjo ... Girl
Nina Harjo Nina Harjo ... Friend of Girl
Marie Harjo Marie Harjo ... Friend of Girl
Beau Harjo Beau Harjo ... Hospital Janitor
Casey Camp-Horinek Casey Camp-Horinek ... Irene
Michael Price Michael Price ... Marcus
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Frankie is dying. Irene hasn't forgiven him. And they are racing against time to find their way home. Frankie needs help and Irene is the one he turns to. He must go home one last time. And, like so many times before, Irene is extending herself beyond her common sense. The two set out on a journey that becomes more than getting home; confronting the past, love, understanding, and self discovery. Barking Water is a tale of great love that looks at what brings us all together. It's a tale of home...and what it takes to get there. Written by Anonymous

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Saying goodbye is hard to do... especially for the last time.

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Roger: So I'm gonna ask you guys something 'cause I wanna know. Do you have a plan for when the zombies attack?
Irene: What?
[laughing]
Roger: The zombies, when the zombie attack happens. You have... you know you're hurting my feelings laughing at me 'cause I'm trying to give you, like, rock solid information. You're totally blowing me off, I can't believe this. Okay, laugh but you know, when the attack comes and you're calling me and 'Roger! Roger! Roger they're here,' you're gonna say 'good God he knew it'.
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 January 2009 (USA) See more »

Filming Locations:

Oklahoma, USA

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$200,000 (estimated)
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