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Good Daughter

Film Threat
Story by Alan Ng
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A daughter's scam to unlock her father's failing memory exposes the unseen costs of elder care in this sharp, poignant short film.
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  • Director Rachel Annette Helson skillfully delivers a script that relies on a slow reveal of the con, followed by small but growing cracks that lead to an emotionally poignant ending.
  • Samantha Sloyan delivers a standout performance as Sarah (or whoever she claims to be today), capturing both the charm and unease of her elaborate scam preying on Alzheimer's and dementia patients.
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Rachel Annette Helson, Samantha Sloyan, Good Daughter
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