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    THE BEGUILING

    Directed by ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby
    USA | 15 minutes | California Premiere | THRILLS & CHILLS

What seems to be a burgeoning romance between two Natives takes a sinister turn as one grows suspicious of the other's Indigenous heritage. When confronted, deceit turns their romantic evening into a darkly comedic nightmare.

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Director: ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby
Producers: Savannah Romero, Frisly Soberanis, Fran Zayas, Génesis Mancheren Ab'äj
Screenwriter: ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby
Cinematographers: Shaandiin Tome
Editor: Matt Laud
Music: Mato Wayuhi
Cast: Benairen Kane, Kim Savarino
Country: USA
Language: English
Year: 2024
Running Time: 15 minutes
Premiere Status: California Premiere
Contact Email: shanemcsauby@gmail.com
Website: https://ishkwaazhe.com/thebeguiling

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