Joel (Short Film Trailer)
"Joel" will be available to stream on YouTube, Facebook Watch and Amazon prime on 24/01/21.
After Joel’s Mum passes away he is stuck with a grieving father who doesn’t understand his developing outlook on life. As Joel continues the exploration of his gender identity, he finds no love or understanding inside his own home. To find this he must look to another generation above.
Joel’s Grandma’s comforting acts may in some way empower Joel, but they do nothing to ease the tensions amongst the family. His grief-ridden father cannot for a moment empathise with his son, no matter how hard his late wife’s mother pleads. His selfish and ignorant actions inject hurt into his already fragile son.
"Joel" is a story of internal exploration, unforeseen loss and how these two elements struggle to find harmony in the form of family relationships.
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