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The Pretend One

“An Imagination is a Terrible Thing to Waste”

An adult woman's imaginary friend from childhood, Hugo, finds his existence threatened when a real person becomes the woman's love interest.

2019 4.5/10 community score 1h 26m Released
  • Romance
  • Drama

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