Your cousin remembers that summer. You don't. Awkward.
Acting
Kate Lyn Sheil's controlled unraveling is masterclass.
Direction
Cooper-Novack weaponizes awkward family gatherings.
Writing
Eleven minutes, zero wasted words, infinite dread.
Director
Hallie Cooper-Novack
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of a wave of indie shorts tackling #MeToo-era conversations about ambiguous childhood experiences and who gets to define them.
The 11-minute runtime isn't just practical — it mirrors how quickly a family gathering can curdle when the past arrives uninvited.
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