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Short war drama

Sparrow (2016): Cast

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Sparrow is a 2016 short war drama directed by Welby Ings, starring Merrick Rillstone as Jim, Paul Glover and Tama Jarman. It runs 15 minutes.

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Sparrow (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
15 min
Director
Welby Ings
Genres
War , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sparrow About?

The premise of Sparrow without spoilers.

A young boy named Jim possesses an unwavering belief that he can fly, making him a target for teasing. As he learns about a family legend involving his grandfather, a war veteran, Jim discovers the courage to confront his tormentors in a surprising and heartwarming way. The film explores themes of believing in yourself and finding strength through family history.

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Cast & crew

Sparrow Cast & Characters

Merrick Rillstone leads the cast as Jim, with Paul Glover as Stan and Tama Jarman as Hemi. Directed by Welby Ings; 8 actors are credited in all.

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More from Welby Ings

More films directed by Welby Ings, best-rated first: Punch and Boy.

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FAQ

Sparrow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Sparrow?

Sparrow runs 15 minutes.

When was Sparrow released?

Sparrow was released on December 1, 2016.

Who directed Sparrow?

Sparrow was directed by Welby Ings.

More films by Welby Ings

Who is in the cast of Sparrow?

Sparrow stars Merrick Rillstone as Jim, Paul Glover as Stan and Tama Jarman as Hemi, among 8 credited actors.

Does Sparrow have a post-credit scene?

No. Sparrow has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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