Apricot (2019)
Overview
The quirky minutiae of Sam and Jake's distinctly Los Angeles friendship are examined in ten colorful, giddy one-minute bursts.
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Additional Info
Budget | $0.00 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | en |
Popularity | 0.245 |
Directed By
Jake Thompson
Sam Icklow
TOP CAST
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