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The Anvil
Once upon a time, in the evening of his Birthday, a boy got from his parents a strange gift: an Anvil from which he would never separate. An uncomfortable load to carry, which will make his life particularly troubled, preventing him from doing what he wants, and even from approaching the girl he loves. But we are in a fairytale... And in fairy tales, everybody get a second chance.
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Once upon a time, in the evening of his Birthday, a boy got from his parents a strange gift: an Anvil from which he would never separate. An uncomfortable load to carry, which will make his life particularly troubled, preventing him from doing what he wants, and even from approaching the girl he loves. But we are in a fairytale... And in fairy tales, everybody get a second chance.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Thierry Nevez
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