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When 12-year-old Dorian’s mother vanishes, he is left to navigate life with his volatile father and aloof older brother. As his father’s mania intensifies and the castle walls close in, Dorian is pulled into lucid dreams that uncover a hidden Venetian masquerade. With each dream, he uncovers clues that draw him closer to the truth behind his family’s unraveling legacy.
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When 12-year-old Dorian’s mother vanishes, he is left to navigate life with his volatile father and aloof older brother. As his father’s mania intensifies and the castle walls close in, Dorian is pulled into lucid dreams that uncover a hidden Venetian masquerade. With each dream, he uncovers clues that draw him closer to the truth behind his family’s unraveling legacy.
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Genre:Horror, Fantasy
Written By:Brogan Vandenio
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Runtime:140 minutes
Studio:val.4
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