Poolboy

A quiet, bittersweet short that turns a terminal diagnosis into a gentle, life-affirming detour.

Directed by

Haoran Ma

Genres

Drama

Starring

Dan Wicksman, Janet Wood

Tagline

...to call myself beloved, to feel myself beloved on the Earth

Overview

Kaspar is a medical tech diagnosed with terminal cancer and six months to live. Confronting mortality, he quits his job to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a Los Angeles pool boy.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, warm and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Death, identity, healing, ambition

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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