After a family tragedy, Samuel develops severe agoraphobia and OCD. We follow him as he tries to navigate his solitary life and overcome his crippling illnesses.
Paul McQuaid
as Samuel
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A depressed man finds himself in a silent nightmare of self-reflection.
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