This Is Vanity (2013)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 23M

Director : Oliver Goodrum

Synopsis

This Is Vanity is the dark and tragic tale of a tiring mother who struggles to protect both herself and her disabled teenage daughter from the continual attacks of local adolescents. Repeatedly rebuffed and frustrated by the authorities, she ultimately turns to a far greater power than can be found on her failing human plane.

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Oliver Goodrum
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