The Wait

Feb 26, 2025

0h 17m

★ 0.0

"I don't want to fail."

Overview

A future father struggles with the ghosts of his past as he tries to reconnect with his absent father, unleashing disturbing nightmares that force him to confront his insecurities about parenthood.

Genres

Fantasy

Drama

Family

Production Companies

Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)

The Wait Trailers

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Cast

Eduardo

Jason Cao

Alejandra

Dahiana Castro

Roberto (Alejandra's father)

Víc Gómez

Tatiana (Alejandra's Mother)

Dalma Cruz

Eduardo's father

Carlos Cid

Eduardo (Kid)

Jeremy Lau

Daughter

Amalia Betances

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