Break any spell
Genres
Overview
In this powerful story, a teenage girl escapes reality through live action role-playing when her mother is suffering an illness, which will soon reach a breaking point. It was written by siblings Lisi Purr and Anton Jøsef. They were inspired by their mother’s stories from when she was a support worker.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
13 min
Release Date
2021-09-14
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Vote Average
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