Beneath The Surface

Film Synopsis

Set against the breathtaking landscape of the Great Lakes, Beneath The Surface follows a group of young girls from a Northern Michigan town as they embark on a summer of self-discovery and adventure including the challenging art of spearfishing in the cold, clear waters of the Great Lakes.

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