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Shadow: A Parable

Shadow: A Parable

Genres

Drama

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In the story of a mere moment, “Shadow” peeks into the room where seven spirits toast one another while a gruesome plague ravishes the streets beyond their fastened brass door. Edgar Allan Poe-inspired experimental video shot remotely during Covid lockdown.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

23 May 2021

Country

United States of America

Cast

Sabrina Mandell

Sabrina Mandell

Zoilus / Annabel / Beatrice / Dorothea

Mark Jaster

Mark Jaster

Husband of Zoilus / Etienne / Cornelius

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