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A surreal journey into the mind of a boy lost in snowy mountains

2020 · 16 min · ★ 10.0 · Horror, Adventure, Animation

Set to a backdrop of desolate snowy mountains, a young boy and his brother stumble into a surreal and twisted journey. Trying to escape their surroundings they are pursued by mysterious figures and have to confront themes of isolation, death and identity.

Directed by Jon Parkin · Written by Jon Parkin

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