Yeast

Yeast

2008 · 78 min · ★ 5.6 · Comedy, Drama

A maddeningly oblivious, tyrannical and emotionally stunted young woman tries her best to negotiate two toxic friendships.

Directed by Mary Bronstein · Written by Mary Bronstein

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