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The Romantic

2009 · 95 min

A somber, mythic animated journey through autumn landscapes, blending heartbreak and supernatural revenge with an eerie, deliberate atmosphere.

Directed by
Michael Heneghan
Genres
Action, Animation, Adventure
Tagline
A mythological horror about monsters & magic.
Overview
Set in a world of autumn landscapes, a young man, the Romantic, falls out of love with his girlfriend. He visits the goddess Love, asking her to restore his feelings. She warns him this is not a good idea, but when he persists she reluctantly agrees. When he returns to his girlfriend he finds her with another man. Feeling betrayed by the gods Love, Hate and Time, he sets out with his companion, Patience, seeking revenge.
How it feels
Dark, melancholic, eerie and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Love, betrayal, revenge, obsession
Content
Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Directed by
Michael Heneghan
Genres
Action, Animation, Adventure
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
timeless
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror5
Humour3
Realism2
Romance6
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
action, animation, adventure, horror, fantasy, romance
Directed by
Michael Heneghan
Written by
Michael Heneghan
Starring
Jason Salerno, Christopher Magee, Peter Stambler, Alee Spadoni, Ron Blasdell, Jacqueline Heneghan, Tom Hogan, Roger Taylor
Runtime
95 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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