Short film

Rekindle

2011 · 39 min

A wry, slightly awkward reunion comedy that slides into uncomfortable drama as old feelings meet an unexpected gatekeeper.

Overview: Phil's misadventure to reconnect with his first girlfriend from school lead to an interaction with her father the DR that he didn't bargain for.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, warm and absurd. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Memory, love, family, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: memory
love
family
identity
deception
Places: small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild