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Daffodils

2024 · 13 min

A quiet, tender short that builds a gentle friendship and asks you to sit with illness and small acts of kindness.

Directed by: Smahi Anand
Genres: Drama
Starring: David Lovio, Alyson Merki, Carly Roseman

Overview: In late 90s New Hampshire, Olivia, a paralyzed and immune compromised orphan, forms an unexpected bond with church janitor Mike, who has troubled family ties. As their friendship deepens, Olivia inspires Mike to mend his relationships. Facing worsening health, Olivia's courage and love for life leave.

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Directed by: Smahi Anand
Genres: Drama
Starring: David Lovio, Alyson Merki, Carly Roseman

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Tone
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
family
healing
isolation
faith
Places: small town
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none

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Action	0
Horror	0
Humour	2
Realism	8
Romance	1
Tension	3
Darkness	5
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	8

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Directed by: Smahi Anand
Written by: Smahi Anand
Starring: David Lovio, Alyson Merki, Carly Roseman
Runtime: 13 min

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