The Ace Files: Opening Act

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The Ace Files: Opening Act

2023

0h 5m

7.5(2 votes)

Science Fiction

Horror

Drama

Overview

Introducing the Ace Cinematic Universe

Links & Resources

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Social & External

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Cast & Crew

5 members

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Trifecta

The Protagonist / "Ace"

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Kevin Drewett

The Weight

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Victoria Tryggedsson

The Lover

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Maria Puig

The Disaster

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Maitlin Banks

The Void

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