An abused woman bakes cupcakes for her husband's birthday party, with one secret ingredient in the recipe.

An award winning drama micro short film with a thriller twist, exploring abusive relationships, romance, and the darkness hidden behind seeming happiness - all while remaining silent.

A film by Alicia Shenreice.

University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts - Film and TV Production MFA - ACCEPTED 2023.

Starring Jaclyn Mack and Alex Galick.
Shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Finalist at the Sweden Film Awards and Boden International Film Festival.

From the director of Rhubarb (lesbian gaslighting short film), You Know What They Say (racism short film), The Labyrinth System (true crime deaf film), and Adonis Blue (lgbt+child abuse short film).

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