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Penelope

Penelope

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Penelope

0h 7m

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Overview

A brother and sister share a perfect summer day, but after her untimely passing, he’s left to care for her pet chicken - a responsibility that takes on a deeper meaning.

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Piper Dulli

Abby

Nate Eldredge

Caleb

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Directed by: Nico Frankino
Rick Eldredge
Written by: Rick Eldredge
Nate Eldredge
Produced by: Nico Frankino
Yelyzaveta (Zali) Yurchevska

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