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Ego

Molecular gastronomy, pretentious self-realization and the weird choice to have children are all ingredients in this semi-apocalyptic double date from hell.

2025 · 14 min

Molecular gastronomy, pretentious self-realization and the weird choice to have children are all ingredients in this semi-apocalyptic double date from hell.

Directed by Vegard Dahle · Written by Vegard Dahle

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