The Ascent

A quiet, wintry plunge into a child's fragile inner world, where imagination and neglect blur into a hushed, aching survival.

Directed by

Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Overview

On the first day of Christmas break, Jared escapes his troubled home and wanders into the snowy woods, where he discovers the wreckage of a small plane. Returning to parents consumed by addiction, he witnesses their fragile world collapsing under the weight of need and neglect. As the snow deepens and the forest closes in, Jared’s escape into imagination blurs with the stark reality of survival.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, eerie and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Addiction, survival, isolation, family

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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