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The Umbrella

  • 20162016
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 33m
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6.7/10
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Josh Potthoff in The Umbrella (2016)
What if an umbrella could do more than just protect its user from mere sun or rain? What if it could protect its user from pain?

Jared Evans' umbrella does just that. Sure, it may not be real to anyone except him, but whenever pain, fear, or any other unpleasant emotion threatens his world, Jared has only to release his imaginary umbrella to escape into a world that he is all too familiar with...numbness.

It's not until his counselor, Henry Green, convinces him to carry around a real umbrella instead, that Jared begins to understand; his umbrella may protect him from pain, but it also protects him from life.

Haunted by pain from his past, but disengaged from life in the present, Jared must make a choice; he can run and hide like he's always done, or choose to finally let go of his umbrella and find the freedom that comes from living honestly
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A man uses an imaginary umbrella to protect himself against against life; until he is convinced to use a real umbrella.A man uses an imaginary umbrella to protect himself against against life; until he is convinced to use a real umbrella.A man uses an imaginary umbrella to protect himself against against life; until he is convinced to use a real umbrella.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Jason Solari
  • Writers
    • Josh Potthoff
    • Jason Solari(story)
  • Stars
    • Josh Potthoff
    • Shaun Trainer
    • Belinda Raisin
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    • Jason Solari
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    • Josh Potthoff
    • Jason Solari(story)
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    • Belinda Raisin
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    Josh Potthoff
    • Jared Evansas Jared Evans
    Shaun Trainer
    • Henry Greenas Henry Green
    Belinda Raisin
    • Jane Greenas Jane Green
    Amber Joy Smith
    • Edith Robertsas Edith Roberts
    Pattie Williams
    • Helen Evansas Helen Evans
    Darrell Plumridge
    • Frank Evansas Frank Evans
    Jesse Richardson
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Charles Sells
    • Guyas Guy
    Cassi Hilbers
    • Laura Greenas Laura Green
    Chloe Joyce
    • Susan Greenas Susan Green
    Ethan Fortunaso
    • Young Jaredas Young Jared
    Dylan Fortunaso
    • Andrew Evansas Andrew Evans
    Charis Joy Jackson
    • Ruth Collinsas Ruth Collins
    Belinda Small
    Belinda Small
    • Dr. Priceas Dr. Price
    John Sayles
    • Pastor Jimas Pastor Jim
    Oscar Courtney
    • Son at Churchas Son at Church
    Susan Stenlake
    • Mother at Churchas Mother at Church
    John Lunnon
    • Copas Cop
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      • Jason Solari
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      • Josh Potthoff
      • Jason Solari(story)
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    Fun, Jumpy, Confusing
    This is one-third fun, one-third get to the point, and one third like riding in the bed of a pickup truck over mountain roads. But it's at least not a rerun or fake reality show.
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    • Release date
      • August 12, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • Production company
      • The Initiative
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      1 hour 33 minutes
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      • 2.35 : 1

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