Jellyfish

Jellyfish

2025 · 109 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Comedy

Henry is a slacker floating through young adulthood earning a measly income from selling his body as a human punching bag. Meanwhile he wonders if there is more to his stagnating existence than the punches life throws at him.

Directed by Giles Chan · Written by Giles Chan

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Aidan Rynne Henry
Brendan Schneider Brendan
Orly Beringer Maddy
Fred Hawkins Gray
Caitlin Cheah Music Store Worker
Aidan McAuley Ed
Jackson Cole Jackson
Rohan DuHeaume Worker
Jeremy Darling Old Blind Man
Danielle Antaki Deborah
Joshua Allengame Reasonably Muscular Man
Susie Garcia Musician

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