Why Dig When You Can Pluck

April. 17,2024      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A filmmaker seeking inspiration for her next movie brings her volatile husband and defiant young son camping on the Oregon coast. When her competing desires to be a good mother and creative artist come to a hilt, she reaches a painful but powerful breakthrough.

Sol Marina Crespo as  Spring
Patrick D. Green as  Clay

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