This World We Live In
This World We Live In

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This World We Live In

2017
Movie
20 min
English

Joey, an image-conscious 22 year-old student swept up in a new city begins to fall into an addiction of drugs to repress his inner demons. A provocative and twisted short film that aims to bring light to one of the darkest issues that face the gay community.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Alex PappasGenres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Plot Summary

In a world where people literally shed their memories and emotions in the form of physical objects, a young man named Ethan struggles with the loss of his memories and his relationship with Sarah, who is slowly forgetting him. As Ethan tries to hold onto their past, he must confront the reality of their fading connection and the profound impact of memory loss on their love.

Critical Reception

This World We Live In garnered a mixed reception from critics and audiences, with many praising its unique premise and emotional depth. However, some reviewers found the pacing to be slow and the narrative occasionally convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive concept and poignant exploration of memory and love.

  • Criticized by some for a slow pace and an occasionally confusing plot.

  • A visually engaging film that leaves a lasting emotional impact.

Google audience: Audience reviews are limited but tend to appreciate the film's originality and emotional resonance, though some found it to be less engaging than anticipated.

Fun Fact

The film's unique visual metaphor for memories and emotions was inspired by the director's fascination with the impermanence of human connection.

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