Short film

The Birthday Present

2015 · 15 min

A short, uneasy car ride thick with unspoken tension, keeping you braced for something wrong to happen.

Overview: The atmosphere in the car is strained when Jimmy's dad drives him and a woman to execute this year's birthday present. A wish that suddenly has the opportunity to become a reality on completely wrong premises.
How it feels: Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Family, guilt, betrayal
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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