After a family tragedy, Samuel develops severe agoraphobia and OCD. We follow him as he tries to navigate his solitary life and overcome his crippling illnesses.
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Go through the mind of Rory during a basic conversation.
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Two friends discuss their lives while watching paint dry.
A nameless character battles isolation in a society where citizens are confined to their homes for the 89 days of winter.
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on a sunny day, the old couples doing their ritual routine to their beloved god
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The story of a young writer's transformation when her past invades her present.
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When a law student accidentally kills the son of a mob boss in a fight, he finds himself relentlessly pursued by the mob and the police.
A college student tries to get rich quick by wooing two wealthy sisters.
A man is released from prison after 15 years. He reunites with his high school girlfriend, now a single mother of three. What follows is a lyrical take on love, regret and second chances.
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