The Alley Cat

The Alley Cat

NR 2014 · 65 min · Drama

A road movie on a bicycle. Jasper leaves an alley cat race and goes on a physical and spiritual journey on her bike, through Chicago's nighttime streets, to a destination that holds an emotional secret.

Directed by Marie Ullrich · Written by Marie Ullrich

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