i dreamt of this, Esther

i dreamt of this, Esther

PG-13 2023 · 20 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, Thriller

After returning from college, a girl's controlling mother triggers her relapse into eating disorders and substance abuse in an effort to regain her autonomy.

Directed by Nicole Santiago · Written by Nicole Santiago

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