At Spiral's End (2022)
Genre : Animation
Runtime : 4M
Director : Eliška Kerbachová
Writer : Eliška Kerbachová
Synopsis
What does it take to turn the downward spiral of substance abuse upside down? A simple animated documentary based on authentic recordings.
Two boyfriends take a tour of their dysfunctional relationship through the magic of television
After making a psychologically compromising decision, a young woman faces a vividly strange reality.
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Mr. Holybar (the local chocolate bar priest) makes a late visit to Lolli's home. Her daughter Twizzly, is usually such a sweet girl, but lately, has been acting healthy.
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Lola's dream of escaping her father's Sunnyside motel seems closer to reality when a young stranger checks in.
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