Countenance

A quiet, introspective short that weighs the cost of empathy, leaving you unsettled and thoughtful.

Directed by

Pete Key

Genres

Drama, Science fiction

Starring

James Greaney, Jadina Li, Mark Charlesworth

Tagline

He's been hiding. That changes now.

Overview

Asha is a young man with the ability to feel and resonate other people's emotions through physical contact. Turned into a recluse by the burden of his abilities, he is constantly plagued with the predicament of whether he should strip people of their negative emotions but consequently bare the burden himself or does he turn a blind eye, and leave people to their suffering?

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, morality, guilt, identity

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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