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Polar

Polar

2026 · 22 min · Drama, Comedy

Zoe, in the wake of an untimely death in the family, is feeling shortchanged by life; the world looks a bit more sad and a bit more grey. On her way home from school on the final day of Summer term, the world does its best to convince her that it's anything but.

Directed by Sam Roy · Written by Sam Roy

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