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Prologue
Prologue

Prologue

Jack and Julie would be a perfect couple if only they could communicate about this one thing.

Genres

Drama

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Prologue is a short film charged with secrets and terrible communication skills. It follows Julie, a young Italian woman living in Northern California who is perfectly happy in her marriage until she stops being able to go along with what her husband wants. With the unexpected help of an elderly stranger who thinks Julie is someone she is not, the young newlywed navigates how to live her truth.

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Budget

$35000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

14 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

03 September 2020

Country

Cast

Claudia de Candia

Claudia de Candia

Julie

Shirley Venard

Shirley Venard

Christina

Shawn Thomas Diefenbach

Shawn Thomas Diefenbach

Jack

Ariel Woodiwiss

Ariel Woodiwiss

Barb

Doris Hall

Doris Hall

Dorie Adams

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