Short film

The Orphan

2026 · 30 min

A raw, emotionally charged half-hour that immerses you in a young life on the edge, tense and heartbreaking.

Overview: When a vulnerable teenager seeking belonging is groomed by a dangerous street figure, he’s pulled into the violent world of County Lines, and must confront a past that refuses to stay buried. A gripping, raw and emotional drama, about loss, loyalty and the making of a young life on the edge.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Coming-of-age, isolation, crime, loyalty
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore. No sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
isolation
crime
loyalty
trauma
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex none