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A Study for a Head
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A Study for a Head

2025-02-01 · 9 min · ★ 10.0

Science Fiction

A girl turns to a disturbing source to find truth.

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Directors
Luke Boyd
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Eye of the Poet Films
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Julia BoydThe Character
Luke BoydThe Screen

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