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Manikin

If love is forever, why does it feel so lonely?

PG 2025 · 6 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, Family

Lola, a woman consumed by loneliness after losing everyone in her life, finds solace in reliving Christmas morning every day with her mannequin son, Leo. Trapped in a cycle of nostalgia and grief, Lola clings to the illusion of a perfect family moment, even as reality slips further away.

Directed by Luc Gilchrist · Written by Luc Gilchrist

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