East of the River (2019): Cast & Plot
East of the River is a 2019 short drama directed by Hannah Peterson, starring Ayiana T. Davis as Teonna, Malachi Mack and Steloni Mason. It runs 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 13 min
- Director
- Hannah Peterson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is East of the River About?
The premise of East of the River without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Teonna is unexpectedly suspended from school, she encounters a girl from her past who takes her on an adventure through the city.
East of the River Cast & Characters
Ayiana T. Davis leads the cast as Teonna, with Malachi Mack as Malik and Steloni Mason as Sara. Directed by Hannah Peterson.
- Director Hannah Peterson
- Ayiana T. Davis as Teonna
- Malachi Mack as Malik
- Steloni Mason as Sara
More from Hannah Peterson
One more film directed by Hannah Peterson: Champ.
East of the River Plot Summary
What happens in East of the River from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A small New York City cafe runs by Mama Teresa becomes the quiet center of a family trying to outrun trouble. Mama Teresa, devoted to keeping her household out of reform-school trouble, takes a risky step by taking in her son Joe Lorenzo’s hopeless, homeless friend Nick, hoping the two of them will find steadier ground. The arrangement seems simple, but the world outside the cafe’s warm light quickly intrudes.
Full summary
The whole story of East of the River, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know East of the River?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
What is the name of the woman who runs the small New York café?
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East of the River FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of East of the River, each answered in a sentence.
How long is East of the River?
East of the River runs 13 minutes.
When was East of the River released?
East of the River was released on April 24, 2019.
Who directed East of the River?
East of the River was directed by Hannah Peterson.
More films by Hannah Peterson Who is in the cast of East of the River?
East of the River stars Ayiana T. Davis as Teonna, Malachi Mack as Malik and Steloni Mason as Sara.
Does East of the River have a post-credit scene?
No. East of the River has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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