American Taboo

A quiet, uneasy character study that lingers on loneliness and inappropriate intimacy, leaving a lingering discomfort.

Directed by

Steve Lustgarten

Genres

Drama

Starring

Jay Horenstein, Nicole Harrison, Hester Schell

Overview

Paul, a shy photographer of 30 years, avoids relationships in favor of the safety landscape photography. He is drawn into intimacy by a teenage youth who moves in next door and insinuates herself into his life.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, obsession, identity, loneliness

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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