Short film

Just Come Home

2023 · 11 min

A tight, stomach-knotting little gambling drama that pins you to the table while a desperate man weighs his family against his greed.

Tagline: GO BIG, OR JUST GO HOME.
Overview: Down on his luck, Cruz Ross tries to win all the money he needs at an underground card room to save his family. After winning more than enough, he's faced with the dilemma to go big or just go home.
How it feels: Tense, dark, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Full breakdown

Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: None
Places: workplace
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none