Taking the Edge Off (2023)
Overview
When two idiotic friends are plagued by the constant reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic, one will go to questionable lengths to avoid it and help his friend find some ounce of fun, only to have their worlds turned upside down by the acid trip of a lifetime.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $1,100.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.771 |
Directed By
Carah Chafin
Crew
Katt Kersting
Nathaniel Holzer
Marc Cardillo
Daniel Loh
Carah Chafin
Marc Cardillo
Pat Weber
Kolten Exton
Blake Mercer
Lauren Keller
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