

Paper Airplanes
2026-05-02 · 12 min · Not rated
After the death of his brother, a young man is forced to confront his grave through memories and a quiet conversation with his mother.
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- Directors
- Alyssa Thurman
- Production companies
- Utah Tech Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 1,000
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