Short film

The Bench

2026 · 19 min

A wry, bittersweet short where family friction and grief collide, making you squirm and smile in equal measure.

Tagline: A comedy about hate.
Overview: All Risto wants is a peaceful burial for his mother - but family is family.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, satirical and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, grief, death, betrayal
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Full breakdown

Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
grief
death
betrayal
Places: small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none