AFTERTASTE

Canada, USA202210 minutesEnglishHorror

Following the death of her mysterious amah (grandma), Kat is haunted during her first night of dinner service at a high-pressure Michelin-star kitchen.

ACCESSIBILITY

This film is presented with open captions in-person and closed captions digitally.

RATING

RATED PG

Content Warning: Sexist language and situations, racist language and situations, blood

Directors Bio

Christianne Cruz

Christianne Cruz is a Filipinx writer, director and independent producer born in Toronto and based in LA. She is the mother of two young daughters and producing/life partner to Alex Ott.

This film is a part of the Midnight Snack 2.0 shorts programme.

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