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O, Hunter Heart
Nature and domesticity collide in this dark love story featuring stop-motion puppets.
Overview
Nature and domesticity collide as falling in love forces the hidden animal instincts of humans to rise to the surface. This poetic narrative features voices from documentary interviews recorded around the UK, woven into an evocative soundtrack as stop-motion puppets and live-action footage combine to tell a dark love story.
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