Defender

A tense, grim siege that feels like a short, brutal fable of conviction and sacrifice.

Directed by

Chris Cloud

Starring

Curtis McGann, Jonathan Holbrook, Corben Draper

Tagline

A faithful father defends against an onslaught of barbarians seeking to overtake his village and kill all he loves.

Overview

In a small village, Henrik Olinger, a faithful father and husband continually trains himself to protect what is good and beautiful. As he tries to convince his village of an imminent barbarian attack, he is mocked and rejected. Henrik is thrown into a bloody assault forced to defend all he loves alone.

How it feels

Tense, dark, bleak and earnest. Relentless and needs your attention.

About

Survival, family, violence, isolation

Content

Strong violence and gore. Mild language. No sexual content.

Note

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

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