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A Deceptive Dinner

A Deceptive Dinner

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A Deceptive Dinner

"An unforgettable dinner event"

2025

0h 8m

10.0(2 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Mystery

Overview

When Matthew lies about being able to cook for his girlfriend, he is pressured to deliver on the lie, and some unexpected events make for an unforgettable dinner.

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5 featured cast members

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Lawrence He

Lawrence He

Matthew

Linnea Edwards

Abby

Gerasimia Moudolou

Margaret

Mateus Oliveira Borges

Richard

Felissa Sotomayor

Lisa

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Directed by: Joseph Avery Dado
Written by: Joseph Avery Dado
Produced by: Alex Maksymec
Aïcha Diallo

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