The Trace

The Trace

That which remains, wherever we go.

2026 · 20 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, Thriller, Horror

A young man has an exhausting job in the family business. His nightmares merge with reality as he struggles to work for his father.

Directed by Eduardo Xavier · Written by Álvaro Lucas

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