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Deb & Sisi
Forever lonely, homely Deborah Dyer tries everything she can to "suicide herself" when she finds herself still single on her 40th birthday. All attempts fail as fate sends her car swerving right into Sisi Sickles, a recently evicted 40-something promiscuous waitress. Seeing an opportunity for a quick buck, Sisi hastily begins to take advantage of naive Deb and is soon at Deb's doorstep with a "broken umbilical cord or two." Stricken with guilt, a clueless and lonely Deb postpones her self-destructive plans to take care of Sisi. Things run hilariously amok when the two women grow closer and develop the only real friendship either of them has ever had. Who needs a man anyways, right?
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Plot Summary
A short film offering an intimate and raw look into the lives of a family grappling with the realities of sickness and unwavering familial love. It captures candid moments of tenderness and struggle as they navigate a challenging period together.
Critical Reception
As a student film by Trey Edward Shults, 'Deb & Sisi' received limited professional critical review but has been noted for its raw emotional honesty and early indications of the director's distinctive visual style and thematic concerns that would later be explored in his feature films. It resonated with early viewers for its genuine portrayal of family dynamics during hardship.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its authenticity and emotional depth.
Recognized as a promising early work from a notable emerging director.
Appreciated for its simple yet powerful portrayal of family bonds.
Google audience: Audience feedback highlights the film's powerful emotional impact and its genuine portrayal of a family facing adversity. Many viewers found the film deeply moving and a testament to the strength of familial love.
Fun Fact
This short film was a passion project created by Trey Edward Shults during his time at college, serving as an early exploration of themes and visual styles that would later define his acclaimed feature films like 'Krisha' and 'Waves'.
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