Like a Fire that Consumes All of It

A twentysomething spends a year closer and further from friends. A unique look at the Philly scene in the year 2021.

Cast

Daniel Krantman

as Daniel

Juli Wert

as Juli

Ben Rothman

as Ben

James Molloy

as James

Sara Becker

as Sara

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