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Thank You for the Ride, Aileen (2025)
Aileen, a struggling teacher who ride shares while her union resolves a strike. Her daughter is pregnant, her husband is ill. Life is drifting into a realm of uncertainty, and only her car frees her mind from the quarrels of everyday. But, one particular day becomes a sudden reminder of how danger and the unexpected is always one drive away.
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Aileen, a struggling teacher who ride shares while her union resolves a strike. Her daughter is pregnant, her husband is ill. Life is drifting into a realm of uncertainty, and only her car frees her mind from the quarrels of everyday. But, one particular day becomes a sudden reminder of how danger and the unexpected is always one drive away.
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Genre:Crime, Thriller
Written By:Harvey Pullings II
In Theaters:12/10/2025
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Runtime:20 minutes
Studio:Sweet Void Cinema
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