Punt

A bittersweet, gently comic short that finds odd warmth in despair, drifting between melancholy and quiet hope.

Directed by

Nicky Larkin

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Abigail McGibbon, Michael Smiley, Gary Lydon

Tagline

A darkly-comic fable about love, loss, and getting lathered.

Overview

In the shadow of the 1994 World Cup, a heartbroken woman returns to the island of her happiest memory to end her life. But, when her pay-as-you-go meter runs out, a coin hunt with the local drunk leads to an unlikely bet: Ireland to qualify.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, whimsical and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, loneliness, friendship, survival

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Watch the trailer on YouTube (opens in a new tab)