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2003 · 81 min · Unknown language
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Directed by
Gus Van Sant
Starring
Alex Frost, Elias McConnell

A successful professional and devoted mother, Nicole appears to have a perfect life. However, she secretly battles with debilitating depression, and her carefully built world begins to crumble under the strain of isolation and hidden struggles. The film explores the quiet turmoil and emotional weight she carries, revealing a poignant portrait of a woman grappling with inner demons.

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