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Comforting Skin

2011-10-10 · 109 min · ★ 3.7

Thriller · Drama · Fantasy · Horror

A lonely young woman's desperate need for emotional and sexual companionship draws her into a surreal and ultimately destructive relationship with a shifting and whispering tattoo she has willed to life on her skin.

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Directors
Derek Franson
Production companies
Feelgood Pictures, Brainstorm Productions
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Victoria BidewellVictoria BidewellKoffie / Tattoo
Tygh RunyanTygh RunyanNathan
Jane SowerbySynthia
Philip GrangerPhilip GrangerAllan
Jenn GriffinKoffie's Mother
Paul JarrettPaul JarrettKoffie's Father
Ava HughesAva HughesPeg
Rachel HaywardRachel HaywardTammie
John TenchJohn TenchTattoo Artist

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