The Falling Shadow
Genres
Overview
A wise old man teaches a boy the art of building. The boy develops outstanding skills. He builds the most magnificent palaces, but something inside him atrophies. The flip side of humanity, the shadow, grows beyond him.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
19 min
Release Date
1986-08-29
Status
Released
Original Language
German
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Vote Average
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