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Helianthus(2026)
Narrative ShortA mild-mannered loner’s quiet crush on his best friend’s girlfriend curdles into a dangerous obsession when desire and ego drive him to violence in this Giallo-inspired crime thriller.
A mild-mannered loner’s quiet crush on his best friend’s girlfriend curdles into a dangerous obsession when desire and ego drive him to violence in this Giallo-inspired crime thriller.
| Premiere: | World Premiere |
| Year: | 2026 |
| Runtime: | 14 mins |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | Daniel Emilio Oramas |
| Producer: | Daniel Emilio Oramas, Van Dinh |
| Screenwriter: | Zamir Jivani, Andy Glickman |
| Cast: | Zamir Jivani, Martha Duque, Jaan Luna Dadi, Kamilah Meek, Hillary Harley |