An Arrow Held Back

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An Arrow Held Back

"Let go to move forward."

2024

0h 15m

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Margot wrestles with the reality of entering a new phase in her life as her best friend does all he can to reach the future.

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10 featured cast members

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Kayla Knight

Margot Makria

Cameron Winick

Agapi Filos

Dongyeon "Lily" Kang

Archer

Chloe Scacheri

Memoria

Kyle Do

Antio

John Sanders

Kid at Park

Evan Sussman

Carey

Ariela Behar

Boss

César Torres Figueroa

Ruby Barone

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Directed by: Parker Bohl
Written by: Parker Bohl

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