Clouds over the City

Clouds over the City(2009)

5.7/10
3 votes
88 minOctober 8, 2009

Overview

Jean-Paul is a public servant, tired of toiling at his soul-destroying job. As a writer, he feels out of touch with the times and longs for inspiration.

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