The West Virginian Starfish

A young woman continues her father’s mission of picking up defeated thru-hikers from the Appalachian Trail.

After the unexplainable exit of her father, Carly continues his mission of picking up thru-hikers looking for a way off the Appalachian Trail. While talking with hikers, Carly reflects on her dad’s disappearance, the origins of trail names, and how sometimes you just need to keep walking.

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The West Virginian Starfish (Trailer)

A young woman continues her father’s mission of picking up defeated thru-hikers from the Appalachian Trail.
Filmmaker: Katherine Davidson & Hyten Davidson
Narrative/Fiction