The Call

The Call

2023 · 14 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, Comedy, Fantasy

During a difficult visit to her single immigrant mother, Athena discovers that what she thought was age-related mental decline is in fact an inherited magical gift.

Directed by Riffy Ahmed · Written by Vanessa Rose

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Jo Martin Cora (Mum)
Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn Athena (Daughter)

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