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The Old Man and the Parrot

The Old Man and the Parrot

2026•1h 25m
Comedy

With a taxidermy parrot and pistol in hand, Praxi, breaks into the home of a mute spiritual guru who trapped his lover’s soul inside the parrot years ago. Praxi must convince the guru’s estranged daughter to guide her father in freeing his lover’s soul in this darkly comedic tale of love and the afterlife.

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Production

Cocuyo Productions, White Elephant Group, Oolite Arts

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Ruben Rabasa

Ruben Rabasa

Praxi

Serafin Falcon

Serafin Falcon

Radel

René Lavan

René Lavan

Yoelvis

Isabella Bobadilla

Isabella Bobadilla

Ana

Mia Rose Chamaro

Young Ana

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