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Samuel

2022 · 18 min

A quiet, closely observed study of a man trapped by ritual and fear, asking patience and empathy from the viewer.

Genres
Drama
Starring
Paul McQuaid
Overview
After a family tragedy, Samuel develops severe agoraphobia and OCD. We follow him as he tries to navigate his solitary life and overcome his crippling illnesses.

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Genres
Drama
Starring
Paul McQuaid
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Tone
    Pacing
    slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • isolation
    • grief
    • trauma
    • healing
    Places
    • home
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action0
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance0
    Tension4
    Darkness6
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight7

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Starring
    Paul McQuaid
    Runtime
    18 min
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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