The film focuses on a Ella hosts annually . Although she and Brian are no longer on speaking terms, they meet at this dinner, where suppressed tensions and shocking details about their bond are revealed through a series of ritualistic arguments and incidents . 🎭 Principal Cast Kathleen Lawlor as Ella Brekk Bailey as Brian Brandon Anthony as Afonso Chad Meyer as Adam Valerie Mimalé as Tatiana Marie-Jean Denny as Lillian 🎥 Production & Reception

. Brian spends years trying to embody the idealized memory of his father to please her, leading to a relationship described as being on the "verge of incest".

with similar psychological themes or more information on the director's work The Sea in Your Eyes (Short 2007)

The film has received mixed reviews, often cited for its "shocking" and "uncomfortable" content. On IMDb, it currently holds a rating of 3.7/10 based on user reviews, reflecting its divisive, avant-garde nature. While some find it a "real trip around profound sensitive subjects," others find the lack of a traditional resolution jarring. The Sea in Your Eyes (Short 2007) - IMDb

The film is often described as "shocking" for its blunt handling of taboos and its reference to erotic literature .

Taboo, hypocrisy, frustration, and the "absent father" figure 📖 Plot Summary

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