Starling

Dreams and reality collide as Shelly, a lonely 50s housewife trapped in a loveless marriage, struggles to reconcile her identity with her conflicting fears and desires.

Cast

Amelia Jorn

as Shelly

Elena Brace

as Meredith

Carlos Ray

as Glen

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