The Heartbreak Factory

The Heartbreak Factory

2018 · 12 min · Drama

The Heartbreak Factory is a short that explores the inner-world of Ava, a fiery worker, determined to mend all the broken hearts of the world. One day, Ava finds a pattern in all the hearts – the ultimate heartbreak named Ollie – and vows to take him down.

Directed by So Young Shelly Yo · Written by So Young Shelly Yo

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