Kanaan

A tense, morally fraught short that traps you in a desperate dilemma, leaving a lingering sense of unease and empathy.

Directed by

Dominik Mirecki

Starring

Klara Bielawka, Omar Hemid, Żaneta Homa

Tagline

Not everything that is evil is born of evil

Overview

Two immigrants from the Middle East, who fled to Poland escaping the war, work illegally on renovations. During an assignment, they find a man's body. Will they call the police when they are threatened with deportation? It's an emotional story about moral dilemmas, desperation and the limits of decency, which forces you to ask: what would I do if I were in their situation.

How it feels

Tense, bleak, melancholic and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Immigration, morality, survival, isolation

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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