A Short Story
A Short Story

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A Short Story

2022
Movie
15 min
Mandarin

An abandoned cat embarks on a journey to discover the most precious thing in the world.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Director: Tim SuttonGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple finds themselves entangled in a dark and mysterious situation during what seems like a simple road trip. As they navigate unfamiliar territory and unsettling encounters, their relationship is tested, and hidden secrets begin to surface, leading them down a path of increasing dread and psychological suspense.

Critical Reception

The film garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its atmospheric tension and performances, though some found its narrative pacing and ambiguity to be challenging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and unsettling tone.

  • Performances, particularly from the lead actors, received positive mentions.

  • Some reviewers noted the film's deliberate ambiguity and slow burn approach could be alienating.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented on Google.

Fun Fact

Director Tim Sutton is known for his independent, atmospheric films that often explore dark psychological themes.

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