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Release Date:
January 1, 2024
Original Title:
Beautiful Catastrophe
Genres:
Drama
Production Companies:
Digital Art Video
RB Apple Productions
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 13
Often we compare our lives to the posts we see on social media without knowing what someone is going through. Beautiful Catastrophe explores the life and psyche of Heidi, a 30 something year old woman living in New York, who is struggling with a breakup from now her ex-fiancee Mark, a recent miscarriage, substance abuse and the lasting impact of a difficult childhood. On social media, Heidi only showcases a perfect image of herself causing her many followers to envy her. However as Heidi looks for happiness while trying to overcome her struggles, we realize things are not always as they appear.
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