The Pen

2018
14m

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A Social Realist short drama set on a small Wiltshire farm, following the story of Abraham and his oppressive father. Abraham desires freedom, but is held back by his responsibilities and hi... Read allA Social Realist short drama set on a small Wiltshire farm, following the story of Abraham and his oppressive father. Abraham desires freedom, but is held back by his responsibilities and his father's ineptitude.A Social Realist short drama set on a small Wiltshire farm, following the story of Abraham and his oppressive father. Abraham desires freedom, but is held back by his responsibilities and his father's ineptitude.

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4.1/10

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Conor Deedigan

Abraham

Con O'Neill

John

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Impressive short film about 2 people trapped by circumstance

This is a powerful short film which runs for about 12 minutes about a father and son, as the title suggests, who are 'penned' in by their circumstances, presumably following the loss of the mother.

Without giving too much away, both of them are struggling with the running of their sheep farm. This is a brutal commentary on loneliness, on aging and helplessness.

Told primarily through the eyes of the son, with a cast of 3, a dog and of course, the sheep, a simple problem involving a bolt becomes insurmountable. The film packs a bigger punch that the run time would lead one to believe.