Loud & Longing

An intense, slow-burning character study that feels raw and emotionally heavy, with a dark, theatrical atmosphere.

Directed by

Isabel Ellison

Starring

Isabel Ellison, Sam Encarnacion, David J. Cork

Overview

Lucy and Lucien are two childhood friends who share a deeply troubled past and struggle to maintain their sanity and sobriety as they cut their teeth in the New York City arts & theater scene. As their breakout moment arrives, both are forced to grapple with a legacy of childhood trauma, addiction, and loss. They must rely on their chosen family of artists and sex workers to help bring them through their dark night of the soul.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Trauma, addiction, found family, friendship

Content

Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence. No gore.

Note

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

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