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202413 minPGdoc-short

Bugman

202413 minPGdoc-short

A supernatural entity known as the Bug God contacts a transgender teenager to assist in taking revenge on his unaccepting parents.

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A supernatural entity known as the Bug God contacts a transgender teenager to assist in taking revenge on his unaccepting parents.

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Jack Higginsdirector

Jack Higginswriter

Heathen Seagravescast

Mary-Ellin Brookscast

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A transgender teenager seeks revenge against his unaccepting parents with the help of a supernatural entity known as the Bug God. The narrative unfolds within a largely fictitious made-for-TV docudrama produced by a mysterious organization. This 13-minute film blends elements of horror and culture, reflecting the turmoil of a misunderstood youth grappling with familial rejection.

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