The Tapeworm

The Tapeworm

2022 · 12 min · Thriller

Between the lugubrious landscape of the river and an old deteriorated house, a sleepless man reflects on the absence of his wife. An encounter with fishing partners reveals his disturbed nature, and a violent drive.

Directed by Diego Prado · Written by Bruno Bolla

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