Misdirection

Misdirection

Misdirection

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Misdirection

2019

0h 14m

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Romance

Comedy

Overview

MISDIRECTION is a queer comedy about a college freshman who falls in love with close-up magic as an escape from her unrequited crush on her roommate and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Vico Ortiz

Camila

Vico Ortiz

Acting

Kara Royster

Jessie

Kara Royster

Acting

Erick Lopez

Matt

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Jasmin Savoy Brown

Robin

Jasmin Savoy Brown

Acting

Justin Willman

Hunter

Justin Willman

Acting

Jasika Nicole

Dr. Becker

Jasika Nicole

Acting

Joey Millin

Nerd

Joey Millin

Acting

Kylie Sparks

Student

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