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Life's a Stage
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Life's a Stage

· 30 min · ★ 10.0

Comedy · Drama · Fantasy

Disillusioned by their art, an actor approaching the end of their 20s embarks on a surreal series of events leading them to reflect on their journey so far, what’s ahead, and the big question: Are they just wasting their time?

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Directors
Kyran Danilewicz
Production companies
Unavailable
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,400

Top Cast

James Copplestone FarmerJames Copplestone FarmerBen Supple
Laura CrossleyMs Barrington
Matt LairdThe Agent
Connor FouhyStagehand 1
Olivia SykesOlivia SykesStagehand 2
Zac SteinerStagehand 3
Oliver PlummerOliver PlummerThe Director
Abigail BerryAbigail BerryDisembodied Voice 1
James HickeyJames HickeyDisembodied Voice 2
Kyran DanilewiczKyran DanilewiczDisembodied Voice 3

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