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Lessons in Stagnance
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Lessons in Stagnance

2026-12-20 · 16 min · Not rated

Comedy · Romance · Drama

Over the course of one stagnant day in a small town, two directionless, codependent dorks stumble through friendship, insecurity, and love while doing everything they can to avoid growing up.

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Directors
Hutch Vicaire
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USD 1,600

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Mathieu AussantMathieu AussantMatt
Luke SmithLuke SmithLucas
Sophie BranderSophie BranderElla
Connor BlanchardConnor BlanchardMark
Autumn RoyAutumn RoyAnna
Adrian Ray SaliendraAdrian Ray SaliendraStore Worker
Brianna LyttleBrianna LyttleKatie

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