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Two very different friends chance upon some dramatic events at a deserted rest area one evening in the middle of nowhere. When they hear what sounds like a woman being beaten up in a toilet, they make a decision that will change their friendship \u2013 and their life \u2013 for ever.<\/p>\n

They find themselves in the middle of an argument. The already tense situation threatens to explode when the two men hear the sound of a woman clearly being beaten up in the adjacent toilet. The fate of one will be sealed while the brutality of the other becomes apparent.<\/p>\n

As the story reaches its shocking conclusion, it becomes clear that nothing is quite what it seems\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>

Awards and Nominations<\/h2><\/div>
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Cut&Clap<\/h3>\n
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  • Best Short Film<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Flickfair<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Best Drama<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Creation International Film Festival<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • Winner Best Crime \/ Thriller, short<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Los Angeles Film Awards<\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Winner Best Thriller<\/li>\n
        • Winner Best Supporting Actress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Varese International Film Festival<\/h3>\n
            \n
          • Winner Best Director<\/li>\n
          • Winner Best Duo in Screen<\/li>\n
          • Nominee Best Short Film<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Vegas Movie Awards<\/h3>\n
              \n
            • Winner Best Thriller<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Nominated<\/h3>\n
                \n
              • Vesuvius International Film Fest<\/li>\n
              • Southeast Regional Film Festival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Official Selection<\/h3>\n
                  \n
                • The Lift-Off Sessions<\/li>\n
                • Festival Internacional de cine Luz del Desierto<\/li>\n
                • Film Screening Awards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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