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Stand-by Me

2013 · 10 min

A quiet, bittersweet domestic vignette that finds gentle humour and sadness in ordinary routines and small gestures.

Directed by
Martijn de Jong
Genres
Romance, Drama
Overview
Retired Willem is behaving strangely these days. Instead of spending quality time with his long-suffering wife Johanna, he insists on showing her how to use all the electrical appliances around the house. Especially the remote control. A short tragicomedy about enjoying the small things in life.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Aging, family, love
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Martijn de Jong
Genres
Romance, Drama
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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
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour4
    Realism8
    Romance3
    Tension2
    Darkness3
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight5

    Cast

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    Genres
    romance, drama
    Directed by
    Martijn de Jong
    Starring
    Jules Royaards, Rick Nicolet, Safirah Dijkstra, Thomas van der Ree
    Runtime
    10 min
    Country
    Netherlands

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