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Cold Fronts
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Director Murray Siples' love/hate letter to Vancouver weather captures both the mundane and the thrilling experience of living on the West (wet) Coast. The winter rain colours every aspect of city life, but people cope, wielding umbrellas like swords, clutching coats and hats against the constant deluge.
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Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
6 min
Release Date
2010-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
1.5
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