JOY AND TORMENT

JOY AND TORMENT

Writing is her daylong obsession...

2025•14m

ThrillerFantasyHorrorDocumentaryMystery

A writer becomes obsessed with creating the greatest novel.

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Production

Eye of the Poet Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Julia Boyd

Kitty

Peter Boyd

Beige Coat

Luke Boyd

Mr. Holst

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