THRILLER/SUSPENSE Best Scene: The Bait, by Bernardo Barreto
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The Bait is a visceral survival thriller based on a true story. It follows João, a disillusioned real estate executive suffocating under the weight of his domineering family’s expectations. When his carefree friend Patrick invites him on a windsurfing trip to Búzios, João seizes the chance to reconnect with the ocean—and with himself. But a sudden shark attack leaves him critically injured, stranded miles from shore and fighting for his life.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Val Cole
Oswaldhino: Shawn Devlin
Joao: Sean Ballantyne
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