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Cat in Absentia

Cat in Absentia

I boarded the train to nowhere, hoping wherever it takes me, is sure to be better than where I am now.

2026 · 8 min · Horror

A woman attempts to reconcile with her identity as she delves deeper into her violent, overbearing paranoia, colliding with her attempts to find herself or take comfort in memories past.

Directed by Theo Barnard · Written by Theo Barnard

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