Crux

Crux

10 min · Drama

After the loss of her mother, Margo's life takes an unexpected turn when her estranged older sister reappears in her life. As grief and unresolved family tensions weigh heavily on her, Margo attempts her hardest rock climb yet.

Directed by Kelsey Risher · Written by Kelsey Risher

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Kelsey Risher Hattie
Madison Merkel Margo

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