The Storm, the Calm. The Madness, the Magic.
The Storm, the Calm. The Madness, the Magic.

The Storm, the Calm. The Madness, the Magic.

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At his lowest, with nothing left, a glimpse of her earrings sparks a fire within: A purpose? Or just another illusion? Shot on a single roll of 8mm film.

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