Buzz Screening 5 - The Sun Never Sets
Summary
Wendy's life is thrown into chaos when her boyfriend, Jack, who is older and divorced with children, insists they take space to evaluate the relationship. During their break, Wendy unexpectedly runs into her ex, Chuck, forcing the three of them into a confusing and volatile triangle. The film was shot on 35mm on location in Alaska.
- Format: Narrative Feature
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- Event Type: screening
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Contributors
- Joe Swanberg
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