Film

Satisfaction

Name: Satisfaction
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2014
Cast: Liesha Ward-Knox, Daniel Cowley, Olivia Tennet, Michael Berry, Ryan Dulieu

Other titles called Satisfaction: the 1988 film.

Comedy

A scrappy indie comedy about six young actors auditioning for what they think is a straightforward commercial, only to discover their casting agent has wildly different expectations. It's the kind of film that thrives on awkwardness, ensemble chemistry, and the particular humiliation of wanting something badly. Made for people who find comedy in discomfort and recognize the desperation of early-career actors.

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