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No Bruises

2023-04-28 · 11 min · Not rated

Drama

“No Bruises” is a narrative short film that explores the cyclical nature of emotional abuse, played out in vignette-style glimpses into one man’s relationships with three different women over time.

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Directors
Emma Powell, Jennifer Vega
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 200

Top Cast

Charles ZurcherMark
Kaitlin MaxwellAria
Jennifer VegaTracy
Emily AckermanMiranda
Juli AckermanMom
Mike AckermanDad

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