Crusts

Crusts

2025 · 16 min · Drama

A coming-of-age story about the first time you act against your true nature. Inspired by the old wives tale - eating the bread crusts makes your hair go curly - Paris explores and her relationship with her crusts, her best friend, and her hair.

Directed by India Sleem · Written by India Sleem

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