Cinnamon Swirl

Cinnamon Swirl

Have you ever wished to be on someone else’s head? See the world from their point of view?

2024 · 21 min · Drama

Cinnamon Swirl follows Annie, a young woman in a long term relationship. When she meets Alvy, at a party, she realizes that she might have outgrown her partner. How can these feelings can be conveyed? Stability or experiences? Past or future?

Directed by Claire Diot · Written by Malena Ruiz

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