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When the Moon Returns (2024): Cast

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When the Moon Returns is a 2024 short animated horror film directed by Brandon Colvin, starring Yumna Jane as Deirdre (voice), Sanam Erfani and Jesse Samba Wheeler. It runs 16 minutes.

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When the Moon Returns (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
16 min
Director
Brandon Colvin
Genres
Animation , Drama , Fantasy , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is When the Moon Returns About?

The premise of When the Moon Returns without spoilers.

Persecuted by Christianizing forces, Deirdre’s clan lives a nomadic life in the forest. As danger intensifies, her mother Brigid heeds a prophetic vision and sacrifices herself. Years later, only Deirdre and her father Orson survive, prompting a harrowing, hallucinatory quest to locate Brigid, crossing death’s threshold and beyond.

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Cast & crew

When the Moon Returns Cast & Characters

Yumna Jane leads the cast as Deirdre (voice), with Sanam Erfani as Brigid (voice) and Jesse Samba Wheeler as Orson (voice). Directed by Brandon Colvin.

From the director

More from Brandon Colvin

More films directed by Brandon Colvin: A Dim Valley, Sabbatical and Frames.

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When the Moon Returns FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of When the Moon Returns, each answered in a sentence.

How long is When the Moon Returns?

When the Moon Returns runs 16 minutes.

When was When the Moon Returns released?

When the Moon Returns was released on June 25, 2024.

Who directed When the Moon Returns?

When the Moon Returns was directed by Brandon Colvin.

More films by Brandon Colvin

Who is in the cast of When the Moon Returns?

When the Moon Returns stars Yumna Jane as Deirdre (voice), Sanam Erfani as Brigid (voice) and Jesse Samba Wheeler as Orson (voice).

Does When the Moon Returns have a post-credit scene?

No. When the Moon Returns has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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