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keep your chin up

2016-02-03 · 12 min · Not rated

Drama

Emmelyn, an aspiring actress living in East Los Angeles arrives at the crossroads of her morality while struggling to pay her dues...and her rent.

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Mitch deQuilettes
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Annelise CherieEmmelyn
Lou Taylor PucciLou Taylor PucciVincent
Jimmy O. YangJimmy O. YangUber Driver
Sophie KargmanSophie KargmanSheena
Akemi LookAkemi LookBrand Rep
Jesse Boykins IIICarlitos
Blake BerrisBlake BerrisTanner
Maiara WalshMaiara WalshKaya
Bo BurroughsBo BurroughsThe Director

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