Name: Waylaid
Genre: Short, Adventure, Western
Released: 2021-05-15
Duration: 17 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Don Scribner, Parker Goris

The adventure genre features exciting journeys, quests, or expeditions undertaken by characters who often face challenges, obstacles, and risks in pursuit of a goal. Adventures can take place in a wide range of settings, from exotic and fantastical locations to historical or even everyday environments.

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 Western genre features stories set primarily in the 19th-century American Old West and often depict the rugged frontier life, exploring themes of individualism, justice, morality, and the clash between civilization and the untamed wilderness. The genre has its roots in the historical context of westward expansion and the challenges faced by pioneers, settlers, outlaws, and lawmen.

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Two pirates, Jiggy and Anchor, have stolen their captain's treasure map. Their plan to cooperate and "get rich quick" quickly turns into a lesson of what it truly means to be a pirate.

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Don Scribner and Parker Goris in Waylaid (2021)

Don Scribner, Parker Goris, and Jonathon Gauthier in Waylaid (2021)

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