The Bagel

The Bagel

Who knew a bagel could unite a group of misfits?

NR 2022 · 15 min · Comedy

Five high school debate team students go on an overnight school trip at a hotel, chaperoned by their teacher. When love triangles, friendship quarrels, and secrets are revealed, the team begins to fall apart. In the heat of an argument, a bagel is thrown out of the hotel window and hits somebody on the street below. How will this band of misfits get away with their rule-breaking shenanigans?

Directed by Byron Ruf · Written by Byron Ruf

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Spencer Gonzalez Jack Finnegan
Nash Johns Dan Lewis
Ri Raymundo Clara Madrigal
Grace Amelia Cumming Eve Clark
Bruce Lampman-Perlman Mr. Watson
Jamille Calixte Percy Ritter

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