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Taking Flight (2015): Cast

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Taking Flight is a 2015 short animated family film directed by Brandon Oldenburg, starring Ray Wise as Nonno (voice), Kevin Rahm and Asher Blinkoff. It runs 6 minutes.

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Taking Flight (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
6 min
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Taking Flight About?

The premise of Taking Flight without spoilers.

Inspired by the life of Antonio Pasin, inventor of the Radio Flyer wagon, this short film follows a young boy whose ordinary day with his grandfather transforms into an extraordinary adventure. Escaping wild monkeys and confronting aliens, the boy embarks on a fantastical journey that celebrates the power of imagination and the importance of childhood. Through this shared experience, a father rediscovers his role and a grandfather reminds everyone what it truly means to be a kid.

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Cast & crew

Taking Flight Cast & Characters

Ray Wise leads the cast as Nonno (voice), with Kevin Rahm as Dad (voice) and Asher Blinkoff as Tony (voice). Directed by Brandon Oldenburg.

From the director

More from Brandon Oldenburg

More films directed by Brandon Oldenburg: The Scarecrow and The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2012: Animation.

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Taking Flight Also Known As

Also known as “起飞”.

Also known as
  • 起飞

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FAQ

Taking Flight FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Taking Flight?

Taking Flight runs 6 minutes.

When was Taking Flight released?

Taking Flight was released on September 18, 2015.

Who directed Taking Flight?

Taking Flight was directed by Brandon Oldenburg.

More films by Brandon Oldenburg

Who is in the cast of Taking Flight?

Taking Flight stars Ray Wise as Nonno (voice), Kevin Rahm as Dad (voice) and Asher Blinkoff as Tony (voice).

Does Taking Flight have a post-credit scene?

No. Taking Flight has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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