The Kiss

A slow-building, uneasy short that lingers on a single night's choice and its lasting weight.

Directed by

Ashlee Page

Genres

Drama

Starring

Nicole Gulasekharam, Briony Kent

Overview

Aimee and Steph are up for an adventure; its a hot summer's night and they are fueled by cheap alcohol and teen hormones. The promise of cool water lures the two girls to an isolated fire-water tank. Once there, the intimate mood of the tank takes a dramatic turn, forcing Aimee to make a decision that she will question for the rest of her life.

How it feels

Tense, dark and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, identity, guilt, trauma

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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