Two kids vanish into Texas winter—no explanations, no adults, just survival and stolen warmth.
St. Nick is the story of a brother and sister on the run. They've left their home for some unknown reason and are living in the woods, hiding in barns and sheds, doing what they can to survive. As the bitter Texas winter sets in, they strike up residence in an abandoned country house and, for a brief, happy period, manage to escape the harsh realities of their circumstances.
Cinematography
Hazy 16mm magic hour—Lowery already knew light.
Acting
Non-professional kids, completely unguarded and real.
Direction
Pre-A Ghost Story Lowery—patience as aesthetic weapon.
Director
David Lowery
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in 2008 for roughly $15,000 in David Lowery's hometown of Dallas, with his neighbors' kids playing the leads.
Part of the 'mumblecore' diaspora that rejected plot for atmosphere—this is what happens when that mood turns genuinely desperate instead of twee.
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