"One mans anguish, another mans art"
Josh Thomas is an artist grieving the loss of his wife, channelling inner turmoil into art. When presented with an opportunity, Josh must decide whether he’s selling art or his emotions.
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Jonathan Tarrant
Josh Thomas
Sinead Ferguson
Rachel
A satire on the relationship between fame and integrity in the life of eccentric characters exploring the "art" of making noise using trash and everyday objects.
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