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What Is It?

Movie·2005·Drama, Fantasy·1h 12m·Directed by Crispin Glover

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The adventures of a young man whose principle interests are snails, salt, a pipe, and how to get home. As tormented by a hubristic, racist inner psyche.

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Michael Bleviss
Michael BlevissThe Young Man
Carlos Richardson
Carlos RichardsonThe Young Man's Alter Ego
Lisa Fusco
Lisa FuscoThe Young Man's Fantasy GirlCrispin GloverCrispin GloverDueling Demi-God Auteur / The Young Man's Inner Psyche and Id
Steven C. Stewart
Steven C. StewartDueling Demi-God Auteur / The Young Man's Uber Ego
John Insinna
John InsinnaThe Young Man's Outer Sanctum Friend / Inner Sanctum's Choked Victim
Kelly Swiderski
Kelly SwiderskiInner Sanctum Concubine / Outer Sanctum Snail Collector
Robin Adams
Robin AdamsInner Sanctum Concubine / Outer Sanctum Girl Who Recognizes Burning

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