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Parental Leave (2020): Cast

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Parental Leave is a 2020 short film directed by Matthew Taylor Blais, starring Haya Kailani and Alma Odette Blais. It runs 7 minutes.

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Parental Leave (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Parental Leave About?

The premise of Parental Leave without spoilers.

A deeply personal and intimate film, this work captures the joys and anxieties of the early months with a newborn daughter. Using a style reminiscent of shared family photos and videos, the film presents a series of fleeting moments, both heartwarming and uncertain. It explores the vulnerability and exhilaration of parenthood, feeling delicate and fragile yet brimming with love. This piece serves as a companion to ‘My Heart is Walking Around Outside of my Body’.

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Cast & crew

Parental Leave Cast

Haya Kailani leads the cast, with Alma Odette Blais. Directed by Matthew Taylor Blais.

From the director

More from Matthew Taylor Blais

More films directed by Matthew Taylor Blais: My Heart Is Walking Around Outside of My Body, Popsong and Clouds of Autumn.

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FAQ

Parental Leave FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Parental Leave?

Parental Leave runs 7 minutes.

When was Parental Leave released?

Parental Leave was released on April 13, 2020.

Who directed Parental Leave?

Parental Leave was directed by Matthew Taylor Blais.

More films by Matthew Taylor Blais

Who is in the cast of Parental Leave?

Parental Leave stars Haya Kailani and Alma Odette Blais.

Does Parental Leave have a post-credit scene?

No. Parental Leave has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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