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Short Narrative / 2022 / 13.05 / Poland, UK
In deep and dark Polish suburbia, a young sex worker meets a withdrawn client in this exploration of sexual and social alienation, inspired by real events.
Selections + Screenings:
Tirana International Film Festival (Official Selection) 2023
14th LGBT+ Film Festival Poland (Official Selection) 2023
Torino Underground Cinefest (Official Selection) 2023
Zagreb International Film Festival (Official Selection) 2023
Underdog Film Festival Wolfsburg (Official Selection) 2023
Cinema On The Washing Line (Official Selection) 2023
Selected as part of the Sundance Ignite Fellowship 2023
This short film was made as part of the Mentorship of the Directing department of the prestigious National Film, Television and Theatre School of Łódź, Poland.
Written & Directed by: Milla Lewis
Director of Photography: Vincent Prochoroff
Producers: Milla Lewis, Adam Myntik
Editor: Alicja Rymarowicz
Sound Design: Ines Adriana
Colourist: Sam Howells
Original Music: Agathe Max