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Waiting for the Light to Change

Waiting for the Light to Change

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Waiting for the Light to Change

2023

1h 29m

6.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Over the course of a week-long beachside getaway, Amy, having recently undergone dramatic weight loss, finds herself wrestling between loyalty to her best friend Kim and her attraction to Kim's new boyfriend.

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5 featured cast members

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Erik Barrientos

Alex

Qun Chi

Qun Chi

Lin

Joyce Ha

Kim

Sam Straley

Sam Straley

Jay

Jin Park

Amy

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Directed by: Linh Tran
Written by: Delia Van Praag
Linh Tran
Produced by: Jake Rotger
Jewells Santos

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