It's a disturbing movie about a disturbing topics. The characters are a drug addicted teen, a young man whose sense of self is tested by OCD (Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder) and a variety of others who seem to have given in to their circumstances. Despite that, a strong thread of hope comes through, mostly in the main character's dogged determination to keep to a code of honor and ethics in the midst of his trials and temptations. The website has more details and some shots from the movie, but it has to be seen to be understood. I know that the writer/director plans to remake it into a full length feature in the future. I'm very curious to see how that will turn out.

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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The budding friendship between an idealistic painter and a teenage street hustler is haunted by addiction and sexual obsession in this short film, set against the New York City underground rave scene.

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