
26 Aug 2023

Cormorant
A 16mm experimental short film loosely following a cormorant as it attempts to dry its wings.
A suicidal teen develops a candid rapport with the student from Shanghai assigned to watch her in hospital. A nightly exchange of secrets, text messages and possessions quickly expands the boundaries of their relationship and alters their inner chemistry.
Star
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Violet
Cher
Janelle
Gail
Immigration Officer
Motel Owner
Motel Owner
Mental Health Nurse
Mental Health Nurse
ER Doctor
Peds Nurse
Social Worker
Mental Health Patient
Mental Health Patient
Mental Health Patient
Psychiatrist
ER Nurse
Boyfriend
26 Aug 2023
A 16mm experimental short film loosely following a cormorant as it attempts to dry its wings.
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