Nothing Special

Nothing Special

2023 · 14 min

A filmmaker’s and a moviegoer’s ideas of cinematic romance are put to the test during a one-night stand that turns emotional.

Directed by Mikko Mäkelä · Written by Mikko Mäkelä

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