Discount Funeral
Synopsis
A liminal scrapbook documenting life in a small town. Raw, unfiltered glimpses into dozens of lives, stitching together snapshots of seemingly unconnected faces, places, and events. A hauntingly beautiful portrait of American life revealing a surreal and gritty essence of everyday existence.
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