a gorgeous production with a heartwarming yet tragic story

This short film directed by M. J. McMahon is a heartwarming drama that cleverly depicts the effects that life will eventually take on you. It is done by comparing the optimistic life of young character Sam (Joe Reynolds) with that of the old miserable life of Norman (Brian Cox).

The story is centred around Sam's grumpy neighbours allotment ,which is completely overgrown and untended to. This symbolises Normans current state and the stage that he is at in his life. Sam is an excitable child who just wants to help old-man Norman out in anyway that he can. Sam attempts to help out Norman in the most jaw-dropping way when the story takes a surprisingly tragic turn.

This piece cleverly highlights the innocence of a child and just how vulnerable their small minds are. It makes us realise that the words we say truly can impact the decisions that children make.

Killing Thyme is effortlessly tied up with a glorious harmonising colour pallet from setting and costume choices throughout. It is a thought provoking piece that showcases a very polished production with amazing acting from leading roles.

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Eight-year-old Sam is desperate for an allotment. When he meets Norman, a curmudgeonly old man with a neglected allotment and a death wish, Sam thinks he has the solution to both of their problems.

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