Shitcago

Shitcago

2015 · 65 min · Comedy

In its minimal and non-traditional plot, Shitcago follows a seemingly mundane day in the life of a young loner living in Chicago as he wanders around the city and encounters many idiosyncratic characters.

Directed by Nick Alonzo · Written by Nick Alonzo

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