Before I Disappear

A struggling writer receives a call from his estranged daughter, who claims she's in danger. He rushes to her aid, confronting his past mistakes and facing the harsh realities of addiction and broken family ties. The film follows his desperate attempt to reconcile with his daughter and find redemption in a single night.

Before I Disappear received a mixed reception from critics. While praised for its raw emotional performances and gritty portrayal of familial struggles, some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable and the tone occasionally uneven. The film's indie sensibilities and focus on character-driven drama were generally appreciated.

• Praised for its strong lead performance and emotional depth.

• Noted for its unflinching look at addiction and family dysfunction.

• Some critics found the plot somewhat conventional within its genre.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's emotional resonance and the performances, particularly from the lead actor. However, some viewers felt the story was a bit too bleak or that certain plot points could have been more developed.

Won the Grand Jury Prize for Narrative Feature at the South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW) in 2014.

Director and star Shawn Christensen won an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2000 for his film 'Curfew'.