Short film

Strange Way of Life

2023 · 31 min

A slow-burning, sensual Western that simmers with unspoken history, regret, and the ache of rekindled desire.

Overview: After 25 years, a former hired gun visits his old colleague, now a small-town sheriff. Their past relationship is explored, as is how they reflect on it in the present.
How it feels: Melancholic, romantic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Love, betrayal, family, identity
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
betrayal
family
identity
grief
Places: small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong