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Held Back

"only time will tell...sometimes"

2025

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Mystery

Drama

Thriller

Overview

A surrealist film that follows Dorian and his slow descent into madness, as he gradually loses his perception of time

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4 featured cast members

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Nicholas Taylor

Dorian

Thomas Darley

Father Time

Tyler Peterfi

The Chronomancer (uncredited)

Chronos

Hornocs

Creative team

Directed by: Tyler Peterfi
Written by: Tyler Peterfi
Produced by: Tyler Peterfi
Leanne Adams

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