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Desperately Seeking Signal
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Desperately Seeking Signal

2015-11-12 · 8 min · Not rated

Comedy · Drama · Romance

A 911 dispatcher helps a lost and surprisingly upbeat woman in a compromising situation and connects with more than just the call.

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Directors
Tess Marie Garneau, Thom Smalley
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Countries
Canada
Status
Released

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Rebecca FordDispatcher #1 (Voice)
Caitlin FyshMindy
Jenna MacMillanJenna MacMillanBridgette

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