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A marginalized twelve-years-old boy lives in a village where he is constantly mistreated. Until one day, a "miracle" happens: after being bullied for the umpteenth time, his tears turn to blood. News of this event goes viral on the internet and fills the hearts and heads of the villagers with mystic excitement. With all eyes of the people now upon him, he must decide how to treat others, especially those who mistreated him.
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A marginalized twelve-years-old boy lives in a village where he is constantly mistreated. Until one day, a "miracle" happens: after being bullied for the umpteenth time, his tears turn to blood. News of this event goes viral on the internet and fills the hearts and heads of the villagers with mystic excitement. With all eyes of the people now upon him, he must decide how to treat others, especially those who mistreated him.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Giuseppe Isoni
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Runtime:17 minutes
Studio:Materiali Sonori Cinema, Tripode Productions, Quinta Luce
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