Chrysalis
"I can't wait to see what life has in store for you, my little butterfly."
Chrysalis follows the story of Renee, a troubled teenager torn between seeking closure from her alcoholic father and spending time with her high school friends for the last time before leaving for college.This short film grapples with the idea of what it’s like to grow up and leave your old life behind
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Chrysalis follows the story of Renee, a troubled teenager torn between seeking closure from her alcoholic father and spending time with her high school friends for the last time before leaving for college. This short film grapples with the idea of what it’s like to grow up and leave your old life behind
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- Release date
- May 17, 2025
- Runtime
- 0h 11m
- MPAA rating
- R
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