Starling

Starling

Starling

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Starling

"Beautiful nightmare"

2021

0h 4m

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Overview

Dreams and reality collide as Shelly, a lonely 50s housewife trapped in a loveless marriage, struggles to reconcile her identity with her conflicting fears and desires.

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Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts

Cast & Crew

3 members

Acting

Amelia Jorn

Shelly

Amelia Jorn

Acting

Elena Brace

Meredith

Elena Brace

Acting

Carlos Ray

Glen

Carlos Ray

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