Noah's Truck
2017 · 11m · Drama
A heartfelt story about 3 separate family struggles. While Noah's parents have a difficult time saving their marriage, they struggle to understand what it takes to raise their 4 year old son with Autism. Alongside that, after being diagnosed with Leukaemia, 5 year old Franki and her young, single-mother Lucy are facing this scary and new, world alone. Both Ben and Jacob are looking their worst nightmare in the face when they are suddenly forced to move in with their estranged Father after the sudden passing of their Mother. But how are they all connected?
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