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The Kettle
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The Kettle

2023-04-19 · 24 min · ★ 10.0

Romance · Drama

Following a tumultuous breakup, a young college student tries to win back her ex-girlfriend by performing in a confessional-style poetry slam.

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Directors
Shea Formanes
Production companies
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 500

Top Cast

Alvina HsiaoEstelle Wong
Abigail TsaiMaria Lai
Sarah Wangari MwangiEllie
Cat HaynieErris Drake
Birdie WilliamsNora
Derrick JohnsonBu Lu He (aka Bruh)
Connor ZamoraOedipus URMOM
Ronan PirkleCorrie
Logan WestMal

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