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Short comedy drama

The Text (2015): Cast

The Text (2015) movie poster

The Text is a 2015 short comedy drama directed by Dustin Lance Black, starring Raphael Thomé as Rafael and Pedro Loques. It runs 8 minutes.

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The Text (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
8 min
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Text About?

The premise of The Text without spoilers.

What would you do for a friend? How far would you go to protect your best friend’s secret? The short film follows a group of friends enjoying time together and playing video games. Close friends Rafael and Diego playfully tease each other during their game, but when one is briefly distracted, the other impulsively checks their phone. This seemingly harmless action leads to an unexpected revelation, putting their friendship to the test.

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Cast & crew

The Text Cast & Characters

Raphael Thomé leads the cast as Rafael, with Pedro Loques as Diego. Directed by Dustin Lance Black.

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Videos

The Text Videos

The clip of The Text.

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Details

The Text Also Known As

Also known as “El SMS”.

Also known as
  • El SMS

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FAQ

The Text FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Text, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Text?

The Text runs 8 minutes.

When was The Text released?

The Text was released on July 3, 2015.

Who directed The Text?

The Text was directed by Dustin Lance Black.

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Who is in the cast of The Text?

The Text stars Raphael Thomé as Rafael and Pedro Loques as Diego.

Does The Text have a post-credit scene?

No. The Text has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Text in?

The original language of The Text is Portuguese.

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