When a couple discovers a strange phenomenon in their backyard that duplicates organic life, their relationship takes unexpected turns after one of them makes a copy of themselves.
Acting
Paxton-Beesley plays dual roles with subtle, unsettling distinctions.
Direction
Wong stretches 12 minutes into genuine existential dread.
Writing
Economy of storytelling—every line lands with double meaning.
Director
Ray Wong
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Premiered at TIFF's Short Cuts program, part of a wave of Canadian indie sci-fi exploring intimate-scale technology.
The 12-minute runtime forces the twist to land immediately—Wong reportedly cut 40% in post to maintain this pressure-cooker effect.