A Year Without Shadow

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A Year Without Shadow

"Grief isn't goodbye; it's a path to a different version of yourself."

2025

0h 15m

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Overview

After ending a decade-long relationship, Matías experiences a year of empty parties, disconnected sex, and conversations with the ghost of his ex. But in the chaos, he discovers that losing his shadow allows him to find a new light.

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7 featured cast members

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Erick Letona

Jose Peñalonzo

Andrea Castillo

Fernando Villatoro

Javier Melgar Santoveña

Alejandra Merchán

Oscar Calderón

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Directed by: Luis Fernando Midence
Written by: Luis Fernando Midence

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