14 minutes that'll punch you in the gut and teach you to punch back.
Direction
Okuno's debut already shows her gift for discomfort—before Watcher, she was HERE.
Acting
Restauro's quiet rage builds like a pressure cooker with no release valve.
Editing
Ruthless 14 minutes—no frame wasted, no mercy given.
Director
Chloe Okuno
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Chloe Okuno's thesis film at NYU—she made it for under $5K before becoming a Sundance darling with Watcher (2022).
The title 'Full Circle' hints at Mikey becoming what he hated: the film asks if breaking cycles is even possible when trauma is your teacher.
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