Pieces of a Dream: A Story of Gambling (2003)
Overview
When Michelle Wong's brother, Philip, committed suicide at the age of 36, she felt that she had to find out why. Her film, Pieces of a Dream, is her attempt to understand her brother's death and to deal with his loss.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.1897 |
Directed By
Michelle Wong
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Michelle Wong
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