Like a Fire that Consumes All of It

Like a Fire that Consumes All of It

Like a Fire that Consumes All of It

54 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, Music

A twentysomething spends a year closer and further from friends. A unique look at the Philly scene in the year 2021.

Directed by Juli Wert · Written by Juli Wert

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