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The Girl Who Could Run 600 Miles Per Hour (2006)
An average office worker becomes trapped in a meaningless routine. Every morning, he is forced to move aside for a larger man who will not acknowledge his existence. Inside the office, he tries to connect with a beautiful co-worker who empties the coffee pot right before he enters the breakroom. A chance encounter with a girl who can run 600 miles per hour changes his outlook on life forever.
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An average office worker becomes trapped in a meaningless routine. Every morning, he is forced to move aside for a larger man who will not acknowledge his existence. Inside the office, he tries to connect with a beautiful co-worker who empties the coffee pot right before he enters the breakroom. A chance encounter with a girl who can run 600 miles per hour changes his outlook on life forever.
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Written By:Mark Thimijan
In Theaters:9/15/2006
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Runtime:21 minutes
Studio:Pirate Pictures
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