Barking Water
Genres
Overview
Frankie is dying. Irene hasn't forgiven him. And they are racing against time to find their way home. Frankie needs help and Irene is the one he turns to. He must go home one last time. And, like so many times before, Irene is extending herself beyond her common sense. The two set out on a journey that becomes more than getting home; confronting the past, love, understanding, and self discovery. Barking Water is a tale of great love that looks at what brings us all together. It's a tale of home...and what it takes to get there.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
85 min
Release Date
2009-01-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
10
Vote Average
6.1
Richard Ray Whitman
Frankie
Casey Camp-Horinek
Irene
Jon Proudstar
Roger
Aaron Riggs
Elvis
Marcus Frejo
Nephew
Laura Spencer
Wendy
Isabel Archuleta
Nurse
Zoe Ballentine
Frankie's Daughter
Lori Lynne Cross
Nurse Crossing Hall
Fiawna Forte
Sara
Beau Harjo
Hospital Janitor
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