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Sabbatical

Sabbatical

While on sabbatical, Ben Hardin returns home to care for his ailing mother.

Genres

Drama

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After his mother suffers a stroke, Ben Hardin returns to his rural hometown to care for her and complete his most recent book. While home, his relationships with family and friends are strained and tested.

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Budget

$45000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

72 mins

Rating

6.833/10

Release Date

04 April 2014

Country

United States of America

Cast

Robert Longstreet

Robert Longstreet

Ben Hardin

Rhoda Griffis

Rhoda Griffis

Sarah Walsh

Kentucker Audley

Kentucker Audley

Dylan Hardin

Rebecca Koon

Rebecca Koon

Elizabeth Hardin

Thomas Jay Ryan

Thomas Jay Ryan

Dan Keaton

Frank Mosley

Frank Mosley

John

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