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The Variable

The Variable

2024 9m

An “ethnically ambiguous” actor struggles to adjust to stereotypes projected onto him during the audition process.

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An “ethnically ambiguous” actor struggles to adjust to stereotypes projected onto him during the audition process.

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Ezra LiDirector

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Peter FriedmanPeter Friedman
Rachael DrummondRachael Drummond
Ty MolbakTy Molbak
Sidne Phillips
Ezra Li

Director

Ezra Li

Writer

Ezra Li

Release date

19 Oct 2024

Runtime

9m

Language

English

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