Parallel Piece (Short)

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Parallel Piece (Short)

"A hopeful dark comedy about alcoholism."

0h 15m

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Overview

When an alcoholic bartender decides to quit drinking, he must learn how to repair his life without alcohol before an ominous assassin destroys him.

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6 members

Acting

Sean Fosse

David

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Matthew Woods

Carmen

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Mia del Giudice

Casey

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Samantha Shane

Meredith

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Julian A. García

Jay

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Caleb Wells

Assassin

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