The Substitute Bride
Wilda, an unemployed graduate, becomes a secretary to Brent, a wealthy engineer. Secretly in love with her boss who is engaged to Candra, Wilda agrees to be his substitute bride when his fiancée abandons him before the wedding, hoping to fulfill her hidden dreams.
The Substitute Bride spans 10 episodes, shot in vertical 9:16 for mobile viewing. The short episodic format compresses narrative around cliffhangers — every episode ends on a break that pulls you to the next.
Streaming exclusively on ShortMax.
The Substitute Bride streams on ShortMax, a vertical micro-drama platform available on iOS and Android.
How many episodes does The Substitute Bride have?
The Substitute Bride has 10 episodes.
Where can I watch The Substitute Bride online?
The Substitute Bride streams on ShortMax.
Who is in the cast of The Substitute Bride?
Lead cast: Mariah Moss.
What is The Substitute Bride about?
Wilda, an unemployed graduate, becomes a secretary to Brent, a wealthy engineer. Secretly in love with her boss who is engaged to Candra, Wilda agrees to be his substitute bride when his fiancée abandons him before the wedding, hoping to fulfill her hidden dreams.
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