A 16-minute gut punch that whispers what survivors scream in silence.
Desmond has a secret he cannot share with anyone. His grades are slipping, rumors are swirling and he feels powerless, especially when he sees his sister being hurt, too. With the support of his father and a new friend, Desmond is able to tell his story of being sexually assaulted and end the cycle of abuse. Desmond regains his power when he uses his voice.
Direction
Kusama's restraint lets the horror live in what's unsaid.
Acting
Ryan Rex's eyes carry entire conversations.
Director
Karyn Kusama
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kusama directed this between The Invitation and Destroyer, proving her range in micro-budget intimacy.
The film was produced for RAINN and remains one of the few shorts centering male CSA survivors with this level of narrative care.
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