cataclysm.begins: The Catalyst

Nov 10, 2025

0h 5m

★ 0.0

/ˈkadləst/ a person or thing that provokes or precipitates an event.

Overview

Queer twins of a deceased political figure become the unwanted face/scapegoat for a rebellion against a government that threatens to take their basic human rights to build their false utopia.

Genres

Drama

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Beim-ish Productions

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Cast

Helena Knightengale

Ami Sheth

Catalina Maevery

Aria Martinez

Xavien Maevery

Amiere A. Bell

Lennon

Cristina Obando Sanchez

Noah Archwell

Sam Vukic

Ash

Madison Cu

Alyx

Alicia Harwell

Devin

Julian Huerta

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