Carcinoma

Carcinoma

2014 · 87 min · ★ 5.3 · Horror, Drama

The trials and tribulations of a man diagnosed with colorectal cancer who refuses treatment and establishes a carnal fixation on the tumor that slowly siphons the life out of him.

Directed by Marian Dora · Written by Marian Dora

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