Message in a Bottle

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Message in a Bottle

2025

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Overview

After the passing of their estranged biological father, Finneas pushes his half-sibling Jane to come to terms with their loss in fruitless ways.

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3 featured cast members

Starring

Liam Fahey

Finneas

Isabella Vecchione

Jane

Gerianne Hannibal

Sharon (The Therapist)

Creative team

Directed by: Jenny Ciarletto
Written by: Jenny Ciarletto
Produced by: Jenny Ciarletto

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