Porch

A quiet, closely observed short that sits with loneliness and loss, letting small suburban moments carry a heavy, tender weight.

Directed by

Christian DiPillo

Genres

Drama

Starring

Lauren Lebeouf, Mark Resnik, Tucker Des Lauriers

Overview

Andrew 'Dew' Schofield has spent his entire life taking care of others; his children, his granddaughter, and even his wife after she got sick. Now that his kids are grown and his wife has passed, Dew finds himself living alone in his familiar little suburb, with only his memories. When his granddaughter comes to visit inbetween apartments, they will both face the deeprooted loneliness they've spent so long trying to bury.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Loneliness, grief, family, aging

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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