Guy Pearce losing his mind in 15 minutes? A masterclass in small-scale terror.
Lorne, a wasteland traveler dealing with the oppressing boundaries of isolation, is confronted by a mysterious stranger, who helps him realize his existential fears.
Acting
Pearce does more with silence than most do with monologues.
Cinematography
The wasteland feels impossibly vast and suffocating.
Sound
Every creak and wind gust is weaponized.
Director
Jesse Leaman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in just two days in rural Victoria, Australia, with Pearce reportedly improvising several reaction shots.
The film deliberately mirrors Pearce's own career—an actor often stranded in under-seen gems, finally alone with his talent.
US
AU
