Marvelous and the Black Hole
A warm, character-driven comedy-drama about an unlikely friendship between a troubled teen and a reclusive magician, grounded in grief and family dysfunction but buoyed by humor and genuine connection.
A teenage delinquent befriends a surly magician who helps her navigate her inner demons and dysfunctional family with sleight of hand magic.
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