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Trying Not To Explode

Trying Not To Explode

A film about love, loss, and spontaneous human combustion

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FantasyDrama

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A short film about the aftermath of a spontaneous human combustion. Based on the short story 'Blowing Up On The Spot' by Kevin Wilson.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

15 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

16 April 2015

Country

Cast

Braden Lynch

Braden Lynch

Leonard

Ivy Khan

Ivy Khan

Joan

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