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The Letter (2002)
The Letter tells the story of a nameless main character tortured in the lonely existence he tries to escape by the past relationship he wants to forget. As routine becomes his solace, his solitude breeds delirium and an obsession with the past. Soon his memories become more than mere daydreams, and the hard truths of his failed relationship force their way into the present.
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The Letter tells the story of a nameless main character tortured in the lonely existence he tries to escape by the past relationship he wants to forget. As routine becomes his solace, his solitude breeds delirium and an obsession with the past. Soon his memories become more than mere daydreams, and the hard truths of his failed relationship force their way into the present.
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Written By:Dylan Griffith
In Theaters:1/1/2002
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Runtime:37 minutes
Studio:Venogram
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