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The Melancholy Fantastic (2011)

Name: The Melancholy Fantastic
Director: A.D. Calvo
Genre: Christmas, Drama, Fantástico, romántico, Soledad
Released: 2011
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Amy Crowdis, Robin Lord Taylor, Josh Caras, Geneva Carr

2011 · A.D. Calvo · 100 min · United States of America · Edited by 1

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Suffering from her mother's recent suicide, a delusional young girl falls for an alluring Goth, against the objections of a life-size talking muslin doll. The Melancholy Fantastic is a psychological thriller set during the holidays.

A 2011 title built around Christmas, Drama and Fantástico. Directed by A.D. Calvo.

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