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The Mean One
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The Mean One

2025-01-01 · 12 min · ★ 10.0

Drama · Comedy

A misanthropic young man discovers his father is holding onto a family secret on Christmas Eve.

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Directors
Ulises Otero
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Ulises OteroGiancarlo
Juliette TudelaLittle Girl "Cindy"
Noramari OnateMother
Nicole QuintanaWife
Ulises Otero Sr.Father
Ozzie QuintanaUncle Jim

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