The Worst Kind of Aftertaste

In this poignant animated short, a film student navigates the shockwaves of hidden trauma and PTSD on a night out with friends.

Cast

Noelia Soto

as Billie

Palki Mahengra

as Ryan

Jacob Klaiber

as Johnny

Sam Chang Bravo

as Elliot

Manraj Natt

as Mikey

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