"Every choice has wings."
A short experimental film, exploring the concept that one small change can have a profound impact on a person's life.
Social & External
The people behind it
Sam Harrendence
The Performer
Xander butler-coombe
The Perfomer (Stand-In)
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experimental piece exploring existentialism, time, age and space
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