

Hold Me, Softly
2025-04-25 · 66 min · Not rated
'Hold Me, Softly' follows the blossoming friendship between a reclusive video-game designer and her charming new neighbor. As they talk through the most profound tears and laughter along the curbside, their heartwarming story captures the essence of summer and the promise of hopeful beginnings.
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- Carlos Berber, Ina Tiernan Bailey
- Production companies
- Morse Reserved, Berber Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
- Budget
- USD 35,000
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