Stuck

A tense, introspective short that immerses you in anxiety and memory, demanding close attention as it shifts between past and present.

Directed by

Usman Ally

Genres

Drama

Starring

Dana Saleh Omar, Waseem Alzer, Gloria Imseih Petrelli

Tagline

Memory rises. Identity shifts. Nothing stays buried

Overview

Stuck in a paralysis of anxiety, a meandering first generation daughter tries to combat her fears by speaking up for her people in a time of crisis. As she looks down the barrel of those who have lost their jobs, livelihood and reputation before her, can she find the courage to break her silence?

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Identity, isolation, family, politics

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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