Frescoes

Frescoes

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Frescoes

2026

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Overview

When returning to a childhood home, traditions reveal themselves like a cyclical nightmare.

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Cast & crew

8 featured cast members

Starring

Lydia McDonald

Enya Kollek

Leslie Marfil

David Prottas

Almand Martin Jr.

Kolten Horner

Toi'ya Leatherwood

Toi'ya Leatherwood

Judson Emery

Creative team

Directed by: Masha Cherezova
Written by: Masha Cherezova
Produced by: Sof Puchley

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