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A Period Drama
A comedic short about the rough relationship between a woman and her personified period. Chloe is your average menstruating female who believes that she has the worst period ever. Big Red, her period, who takes the form of a childlike, seemingly harmless, yet completely dangerous woman, always shows up when she’s least expected. This time she’s early and she happens to be interrupting an extremely intimate moment between Chloe and her new-ish boyfriend, Adam. This causes their romantic night to end and a week of tough love with Big Red to begin. But something happens during the course of this week that changes the way Chloe sees her period forever.
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Plot Summary
In the opulent yet restrictive world of 19th-century England, Lady Eleanor yearns for a life beyond societal expectations. When she meets the enigmatic artist, Julian, their forbidden connection blossoms, challenging the rigid class structures and personal sacrifices they must make for love. Their clandestine affair unfolds against a backdrop of societal upheaval and personal tragedy.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed reception, with praise for its visual design and lead performances, but criticism for its predictable plot and pacing. Audience reactions were similarly divided, appreciating the romantic elements but finding the narrative somewhat cliché.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stunning costumes and cinematography that authentically evoke the period.
Criticized for a formulaic narrative that relies heavily on familiar period drama tropes.
The chemistry between the lead actors was noted as a highlight, though some found their characters underdeveloped.
Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film's romantic storyline and the beautiful historical setting, finding it a pleasant, albeit unoriginal, watch. Some viewers felt the emotional depth was lacking and the plot resolution was too convenient.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Costume Design at the Independent Film Awards.
Fun Fact
The manor house used for filming was over 500 years old and had previously appeared in several other historical dramas.
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