The Meaning of a Ritual

The Meaning of a Ritual

2023 · 84 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

An empathic, young plant doctor gifted with extrasensory powers and an emotionally fragile, isolated artist, must rescue each other to rediscover the essence of living. A coming of age story about two women from different generations, who have more in common than they are willing to admit.

Directed by Natalie MacMahon · Written by Natalie MacMahon

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