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The Newspaper
In a pristine 1950s suburb, a newlywed discovers cryptic puzzles in the daily newspaper that hint at a buried town secret and her husband’s past. As the clues unravel, so does her reality.
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In a pristine 1950s suburb, a newlywed discovers cryptic puzzles in the daily newspaper that hint at a buried town secret and her husband’s past. As the clues unravel, so does her reality.
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Genre:Drama, Mystery
Written By:Jennifer James
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Runtime:11 minutes
Studio:Double J Productions
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