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Nose Job

Nose Job

20119m

Status

Released

Release

2011

Runtime

9m

Storyline

"Nothing says 'I love you' like rhinoplasty"

15 year-old Iranian-American, Roya, hasn't grown into her features. Awkward and graceless, she spends her time fantasizing about becoming a famous model, giving mock interviews to herself. Roya wants nothing more than for her mother to tell her she's beautiful. Unfortunately, her mother has some very strict requirements.

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Status
Released
Runtime
9m
Mar 1, 2011
Director
Desiree Akhavan
Desiree Akhavan

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