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Iris

Leaving August 31 • 3m 30s

Directed by Hal Hartley • 1994 • United States
Starring Parker Posey, Sabrina Lloyd

Parker Posey and Sabrina Lloyd star in an experimental short set to the titular song by the Breeders.

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