January Hymn
Genres
Overview
A reflection on the intangible experience of grief, January Hymn sees Clara return home for the first anniversary of her father's death.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
13 min
Release Date
2015-07-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
3
Niamh Algar
Clara
5.8
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