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Growing Young (2015): Cast

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Growing Young is a 2015 short film directed by Hayley MacFarlane, starring Samara Weaving as Minks, Kaye Stevenson and Arnijka Larcombe-Weate. It runs 14 minutes.

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Growing Young (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
14 min
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Growing Young About?

The premise of Growing Young without spoilers.

Sixteen-year-old Minks cares for her grandmother, who is living with dementia. Struggling to comprehend the extent of her Nan’s condition, Minks finds comfort in their close and humorous bond, which bridges the generational gap between them. As her Nan's forgetfulness intensifies, Minks must confront the reality that she can no longer manage her care alone and face difficult decisions about her future.

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Cast & crew

Growing Young Cast & Characters

Samara Weaving leads the cast as Minks, with Kaye Stevenson as Nan and Arnijka Larcombe-Weate as Clare. Directed by Hayley MacFarlane; 4 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Hayley MacFarlane: Swimming for Gold.

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Growing Young FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Growing Young, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Growing Young?

Growing Young runs 14 minutes.

When was Growing Young released?

Growing Young was released on May 13, 2015.

Who directed Growing Young?

Growing Young was directed by Hayley MacFarlane.

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Who is in the cast of Growing Young?

Growing Young stars Samara Weaving as Minks, Kaye Stevenson as Nan and Arnijka Larcombe-Weate as Clare, among 4 credited actors.

Does Growing Young have a post-credit scene?

No. Growing Young has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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