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Arcadia
Waking in the mysterious forest, amnesiac Samantha undertakes a journey accompanied by the witty yet puzzling Sebastian...
Overview
Waking in the mysterious forest, amnesiac Samantha undertakes a journey accompanied by the witty yet puzzling Sebastian, exploring a world concealing both wonders and a terrifying secret...
Produced for the BFI Film Academy's craft skills residential 2017, delivered by the National Film and Television School.
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