Movie

The Crow's Nest

2014 · 69 min

A slow-burning, grounded drama that tightens like a vise as a humble man's quiet desperation turns into a fight for survival.

Overview: The life of a simple piñata salesman named Don Cleo is turned upside down when he falls victim to an extortionist he can’t possibly afford to pay. The harder he tries to raise the funds, the deeper into trouble he gets. If Don Cleo hopes to survive, he’ll have to face his fears and stand up to his tormentors.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, dark and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Survival, class, freedom, isolation
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
class
freedom
isolation
fate
Places: small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none