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Ab ovo - Traces of Sand
Genres
Animation
Overview
A non-narrative film thematising the eternal struggle of human life in a series of scenes connected by associations and accompanied by a strong music motif.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
7 min
Release Date
1987-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
5.8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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