The Washing Machine

A reclusive inventor creates a washing machine that can also travel through time, hoping to undo a personal tragedy. However, his tinkering with the past has unforeseen and increasingly dangerous consequences for the present. He must race against time itself to fix the paradoxes he's created before reality unravels.

The Washing Machine received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its innovative premise and visual style but found its narrative occasionally convoluted. Audiences were generally impressed by the ambitious concept, though some noted the pacing could be slow in parts.

• Praised for its unique take on time travel and strong visual storytelling.

• Commended for an intriguing central performance and thought-provoking themes.

• Criticized by some for a complex plot that could be difficult to follow.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's originality and the emotional core of the story, with many finding the time-travel elements compelling. Some viewers felt the ending was a bit abrupt or that certain plot points lacked sufficient explanation.

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Independent Spirit Awards.

The intricate control panel for the time-traveling washing machine was built using actual vintage electronic components salvaged from discarded radios and televisions.