The Nature of Being

A professor brings her personal struggles into her workday.

Cast

Griffin Kelly

as Michelle Anthony

Violet Bruno

as Monica

Minna Lee

as Lindsey

Rebecca Herivel

as Celeste

Ruben Alex Gomez

Loren Natario

as Ian

Hannah Gauntz

as Student

Tanner Soom

as Student

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