The Things We Do

A tense, quietly devastating short that traps you in a family's slow unravelling, with raw performances and a heavy sense of dread.

Directed by

Shane O'Connor

Genres

Drama

Starring

Moe Dunford, Toni O'Rourke, Eileen Walsh

Overview

Paul, a loving father and husband, struggles with a gambling addiction that spirals out of control. Jeopardising everything the family holds dear.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Addiction, family, betrayal, guilt

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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