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A son returns home to write his book and bury his mother—metaphorically, then literally.
TMDB
68
IMDb
60

Sabbatical (2014)

mumblecore griefSouthern gothic-liteemotional constipation

Overview

Drama

After his mother suffers a stroke, Ben Hardin returns to his rural hometown to care for her and complete his most recent book. While home, his relationships with family and friends are strained and tested.

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Content warning
dysfunctional familymotherstroke
filial obligation vs. artistic ambitionthe impossibility of going homeunspoken resentmentcreativity as escape

Standout Aspects

Acting

Robert Longstreet's face does more work than most scripts

Direction

Colvin's static frames trap you in Ben's suffocating existence

Writing

Dialogue so sparse you hear what isn't said

Best for:Solo: When you need to feel something and hate yourself for it·Streaming: Late night, rain optional, emotional damage required
Heads up:Emotional: Terminal illness, family estrangement, quiet devastation throughout
B

Director

Brandon Colvin

ReleasedApr 4, 2014
Runtime1h 12m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Budget$45K
Moss Garden Productions

Top Cast

Robert Longstreet

Robert Longstreet

Ben Hardin

Rhoda Griffis

Rhoda Griffis

Sarah Walsh

Kentucker Audley

Kentucker Audley

Dylan Hardin

Rebecca Koon

Rebecca Koon

Elizabeth Hardin

Thomas Jay Ryan

Thomas Jay Ryan

Dan Keaton

Frank Mosley

Frank Mosley

John

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Part of the 'New Mumblegore' movement—microbudget Southern films where nothing happens beautifully. Colvin shot this in his actual hometown of Fayetteville, Tennessee.

Trivia

Rebecca Koon (Elizabeth) was a non-actor; her real frailty in the stroke scenes came from actual health struggles during production.

YouTube

SABBATICAL (2014) - Official Trailer - A Film by Brandon Colvin

SABBATICAL (2014) - Official Trailer - A Film by Brandon Colvin

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