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Memoriam

"Memoriam"

2024

0h 2m

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Drama

Family

Overview

A short personal story touching on the impact parents have on their children and how it can reflect them in the future. Filmed, Written and Directed by Chris Villafuerte

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4 featured cast members

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Claudia Prokuski

Isabel

Dylan Barnum

Erick

Sebastian Santos Olvera

Ethan (Young)

Jose Lazaro

Ethan (Older)

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Directed by: Chris Villafuerte
Written by: Chris Villafuerte

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