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201917 minPGdoc-short

Terraria

201917 minPGdoc-short

A solitary man wades through swampland, caring for cold-blooded reptiles while grappling with the challenges of isolation.

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A solitary man wades through swampland, caring for cold-blooded reptiles while grappling with the challenges of isolation.

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Hanna Hovitie

Hanna Hovitiedirector

Hanna Hovitie

Hanna Hovitiewriter

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Misu wades through the long grass of a peaceful swampland. He prefers the company of cold-blooded reptiles to that of humans. His days are spent caring for these creatures with deep empathy. Solitude offers him a way to survive, but it also poses challenges. The 17-minute film captures Misu's unique relationship with nature and his struggle to find a place in the world.

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