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After discovering a rumor has been spread about her, Pernille agrees to confront the girl suspected to be behind it at a party, but the situation quickly escalates and Pernille feels pressured into actions that cannot be undone.
THERE'S A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING...
Two high school friends, Nick and Sam, spend the afternoon in suburban Pennsylvania.

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19 Feb 2021

After discovering a rumor has been spread about her, Pernille agrees to confront the girl suspected to be behind it at a party, but the situation quickly escalates and Pernille feels pressured into actions that cannot be undone.


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