The Mean One

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The Mean One

"Not all Christmas surprises are welcome."

2025

0h 12m

10.0(1 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Overview

A misanthropic young man discovers his father is holding onto a family secret on Christmas Eve.

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Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Ulises Otero

Giancarlo

Juliette Tudela

Little Girl "Cindy"

Noramari Onate

Mother

Nicole Quintana

Wife

Ulises Otero Sr.

Father

Ozzie Quintana

Uncle Jim

Creative team

Directed by: Ulises Otero
Written by: Ulises Otero

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