The Transcendents

A grimy, offbeat drift through a DIY music underworld, equal parts absurd comedy and uneasy mystery.

Directed by

Derek Ahonen

Genres

Music, Mystery, Thriller

Starring

Rob Franco, Savannah Welch, Kathy Valentine

Overview

Roger, a Rasputin-like drifter, is in search of the ultimate indie-rock band, The Transcendents. What he finds is less than transcendent: a band who has all but abandoned society, a host of unpleasant memories, and more questions than answers in search of his own existential fulfillment. Set in the Wonderland of America's Do-it-Yourself music scene, The Transcendents is a dark comedic fairytale that straddles the line between the absurd and the all too real.

How it feels

Dark, absurd, satirical and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, identity, isolation, art

Content

Strong language. Mild violence, gore and sexual content.

Note

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

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