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A closeted songwriter suffers from anxiety and creative block while hiding her true feelings for her bandmate. As tension builds and boundaries break, her private lyrics expose her struggle with sexuality and acceptance. Forcing confrontation within the band.
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A closeted songwriter suffers from anxiety and creative block while hiding her true feelings for her bandmate. As tension builds and boundaries break, her private lyrics expose her struggle with sexuality and acceptance. Forcing confrontation within the band.
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Genre:Drama, Romance
Written By:Ciara Hampson
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Runtime:7 minutes
Studio:BFI, Cinemagic
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