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French Braid

French Braid

Director

Alanna Fionna Manning

Overview

A deeply emotional coming-of-age short film about two sisters whose bond is shaped through childhood rituals of hair braiding, admiration, and growing pains. When younger sister Parker finally gets the French braid she’s dreamed of her entire life, she’s confronted with a heartbreaking revelation that forever changes the way she sees her sister, family, and love. A tender exploration of memory, identity, and loss.

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About French Braid

What is French Braid about?

A deeply emotional coming-of-age short film about two sisters whose bond is shaped through childhood rituals of hair braiding, admiration, and growing pains. When younger sister Parker finally gets the French braid she’s dreamed of her entire life, she’s confronted with a heartbreaking revelation that forever changes the way she sees her sister, family, and love. A tender exploration of memory…

Who directed French Braid?

French Braid was directed by Alanna Fionna Manning.

Who is in the cast of French Braid?

The cast of French Braid includes Gemma Florence (Parker Thompson), Lila Maley (Young Meadow Thompson), Lily Philbrook (Meadow Thompson) and Lucy Purnine (Sofia Thompson).