The Orpheus Principle

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The Orpheus Principle

2014

0h 6m

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Drama

Overview

A boy finds the chance to say goodbye to his deceased brother via a portal to the Underworld.

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4 featured cast members

Starring

Philip Labes

Melvil

Fallon Boles

Ryan

Zachary J. Luna

The Librarian

Austin Welsh

Alex

Creative team

Directed by: Zach Siegel
Written by: Zach Siegel

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