"25 Years of Silence"
In an alternate 2019, people have lost the ability to talk to each other. James (Matthew Ruf) is in search for deeper connections within the behemoth of online dating and hookups that manifest the digital world around him.
Social & External
The people behind it
Matthew Ruf
James
Jessica Vollhardt
Erica
Adalina Aladro
Faith
Mikko Kuokka
Ben
Rori Beja
Tina
Matthew England
Android Server/Andy
Fritz Frauendorf
Android Server/Andy (voice)
Declan Rhys Denoia
Baby James
Maggie Denoia
James' Mother
Mitchell Ruf
James' Grandpa
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