Lip Balm

A lament by Mikaela Bellamy

2023•9m

HorrorDrama

A vent in the form of an experimental short film, Lip Balm is about finding ways to cope with what can feel like the lowest moments of one's life.

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Shot On Video Films

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Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Mikaela Bellamy

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