Short Film – Drama

A young man attends the funeral of his estranged mother; as the service proceeds, he remembers a few key moments that defined their relationship. A film about family, grief, and acceptance.

Awards:
– Directors UK x ARRI Challenge Alexa 2020/2021 (UK)
– Golden Knight International Film Festival 2022 (Malta)
– Best Narrative Short: FilmTeenth Film Festival 2023 (USA)

Official Selection:
– Golden Knight International Film Festival 2022 (Malta)
– London Film Week 2022 (UK)
– Halifax Black Film Festival 2023 (Canada)
– Nottingham International Film Festival 2023 (UK)
– The People’s Film Festival 2023 (USA)
– FilmTeenth Film Festival 2023 (USA)
– Amsterdam Lift-Off Film Festival 2023 (Netherlands)
– Dreamers of Dreams Film Festival 2024 (UK)

Discover more here.

Production Company: Hungry Man
Writer & Director: David Allain
Producers: David Allain & Laurelle Jones
Executive Producers: Toyin Ayinde (Directors UK), Milan Krsljanin (ARRI), Sabrina Clarke & Zena Tuitt (Niche on Demand)
Cast: Joshua Riley, Wil Johnson, Kola Bokinni, Lola Mae Loughran,
Sarah Tansey & Dean Kilbey
DOP: Amelia Hazelrigg
Production Designer: Mona Rezazadeh Wishkahi
Editor: Max Windows
Composer: Alexandra Milne