mr. X
Overview:
The short film focuses on a young man who seems to be struggling to manage the "demands" of everyday life. From the very beginning, we notice that every movement he makes exudes fatigue, and his gaze is expressionless. Despite his mental discomfort, he manages to prepare for his visit to the family doctor in order to be informed about his health condition.
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