

Poles Apart
2024-05-20 · 15 min · Not rated
A comedy-drama examining generational divides, expression of self, and womanhood. When Maureen discovers that her local town hall has been converted into a bar, she rallies her knitting circle for a protest, only to find herself bonding with the owner, Siobhan, left questioning if they truly are so different.
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- Erin McLeod
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- USD 3,170
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