If You had Stayed
Was life worth it? if you had stayed.
After a tragic choice leads him to the brink, a disillusioned artist named Michael awakens on a mysterious beach.a liminal space where lost souls come to confront their pasts.Guided by Bob, a charismatic yet enigmatic caretaker, Michael embarks on a surreal journey through the pivotal moments of his life: love, heartbreak, and devastating loss.
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After a tragic choice leads him to the brink, a disillusioned artist named Michael awakens on a mysterious beach. a liminal space where lost souls come to confront their pasts. Guided by Bob, a charismatic yet enigmatic caretaker, Michael embarks on a surreal journey through the pivotal moments of his life: love, heartbreak, and devastating loss. As he confronts hidden truths and unspoken regrets, Michael is faced with one profound question: Was it worth it, and what would life be like if he had stayed?
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- Budget
- $4,243
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- Release date
- Jun 25, 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
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- Country
- Australia
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