The Method
"Where does the act end and reality begin?"
Synopsis
A legendary acting teacher’s relentless pursuit of perfection pushes an overly eager student into the dark depths of his own psyche. As the student becomes engulfed in a masochistic and obsessive acting 'method', the lines between reality and performance blur. Soon, the series of events takes a criminal turn, leaving the audience questioning… Where does the act end and reality begin?
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