Death of a Superhero
~When time is precious living can't wait
Overview
A dying 15-year-old boy draws stories of an invincible superhero as he struggles with his mortality.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 2011-05-04
Budget: $3
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 97 min
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