I Knew You Were My Kind
2023 | 18 min | Shorts
Two caregivers go to a client's empty beach house on the Italian coast. There, work and leisure become blurred.
Silvana Miihai
ActorSilvana Miihai is a talented actor known for her versatile performances in both film and theater. She has appeared in several critically acclaimed films such as "The Silent Journey" and "Lost in the City." Silvana has garnered praise for her emotional depth and ability to portray complex characters on screen. While there is limited public information available about awards she has won, her dedication to the craft of acting has solidified her reputation as a rising star in the industry.
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