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The Wait
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The Wait

2025-02-26 · 17 min · Not rated

Fantasy · Drama · Family

A future father struggles with the ghosts of his past as he tries to reconnect with his absent father, unleashing disturbing nightmares that force him to confront his insecurities about parenthood.

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Production details

Directors
Briana de Coo
Production companies
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
Countries
Dominican Republic
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000

Top Cast

Jason CaoEduardo
Dahiana CastroDahiana CastroAlejandra
Víc GómezRoberto (Alejandra's father)
Dalma CruzTatiana (Alejandra's Mother)
Carlos CidEduardo's father
Jeremy LauEduardo (Kid)
Amalia BetancesDaughter

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