Short film

Master Sensei

2023 · 20 min

A deadpan, offbeat short that mixes suicidal gloom with silly boy-scout stakes, playing like a droll, slightly dark comic romp.

Overview: The world-famous elite soldier Master Sensei decides to blow himself up after a series of public scandals destroys his career. However, his plan is put on hold when he meets the young boy scout Piggy, who is in desperate need of help. Master Sensei must now go on one last mission, so he can help Piggy retrieve his braces from his evil tormentor.
How it feels: Absurd, dark, satirical and whimsical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Redemption, friendship, coming-of-age, celebrity
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: redemption
friendship
coming-of-age
celebrity
survival
Places: small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none