The Bird of Paradise

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Karis Peterson
Karis Peterson

Emma

Shawn Heitman
Shawn Heitman

Grandfather

Jake DiRe
Jake DiRe

Brian (Emma's Father)

Julie Lehrer
Julie Lehrer

Melanie (Emma's Mother)

Samantha Peters
Samantha Peters

Kate

Nitya Kalidindi
Nitya Kalidindi

Vivian

Kate Kaemmerling
Kate Kaemmerling

Mae

Alston Phu
Alston Phu

Evan

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