Spark

A tense, earnest near-future short that follows a lonely girl into rebellion, balancing classroom cruelty with a quiet longing for connection and fire.

Directed by

Bridget Savage Cole

Genres

Science fiction

Starring

Christine Romulus, Britt Lower, Danny Flaherty

Overview

Spark is set in a future where fire is banned, clean air is precious, and an over-protective society fears the natural disasters of the past. Young 'Very,' is the quiet, new girl in an unfriendly classroom teeming with technology, hormones and cruelty. When a false fire alarm is triggered, she is unexpectedly swept up in a rebellious crime and thrust into an outsider culture. Only with her new accomplices does she discover friendship and a more organic connection to the planet, fire and her past.

How it feels

Tense, dark, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Rebellion, identity, coming-of-age, friendship

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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