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201750 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

PhoeniXXX

201750 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Two women reinvent themselves in the erotic chat industry while facing the emotional and psychological toll of their choices amid poverty.

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Two women reinvent themselves in the erotic chat industry while facing the emotional and psychological toll of their choices amid poverty.

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Mihai Dragolea

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Mihai Dragolea

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Two women work in the erotic chat industry as a means to escape poverty. They adapt their identities to succeed in their roles while pursuing personal goals. Both find some level of success, but the emotional and psychological costs of their choices are significant. Their experiences show the challenges faced and sacrifices made in search of a better life within this demanding sector. Directed by Mihai Dragolea, PhoeniXXX runs for 50 minutes.

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