Starling

Starling

Starling

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Starling

"Beautiful nightmare"

2021

0h 4m

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Overview

Dreams and reality collide as Shelly, a lonely 50s housewife trapped in a loveless marriage, struggles to reconcile her identity with her conflicting fears and desires.

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Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts

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Cast & crew

3 featured cast members

Starring

Amelia Jorn

Amelia Jorn

Shelly

Elena Brace

Elena Brace

Meredith

Carlos Ray

Carlos Ray

Glen

Creative team

Directed by: Juliana Lee White
Written by: Juliana Lee White
Produced by: Sydney Hendrix

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