The Dead Die Once
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Overview
A refugee's dinner routine is transformed when she begins to hear the voices of those she has lost. Based on a short story by Syrian writer Jehan Sayed Issa.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
9 min
Release Date
2018-06-10
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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