The Call
Genres
Overview
During a difficult visit to her single immigrant mother, Athena discovers that what she thought was age-related mental decline is in fact an inherited magical gift.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
14 min
Release Date
2023-08-08
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
7
Jo Martin
Cora (Mum)
Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn
Athena (Daughter)
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