A Fairytale of the City

A Fairytale of the City

2006 · 12 min · ★ 7.0

A Fairytale of the City explores both the light and dark shades of human experience. You will be taken on the journey of a raw, luminous Girl fleeing from the cruel confines of her childhood past. The beautiful imagery of this film and its intriguing characters both disturbs and delights; it's a magical piece of art.

Directed by Vanessa Caswill · Written by Vanessa Caswill

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