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Southern Shadows

A man sits on a wooden bench smoking a cigarette

Synopsis

In a world where blood and memory intertwine, a seasoned sensei discovers an ancient bracelet said to defy death itself. Desperate for vengeance against his wise brother now a leader who has overshadowed him. The Sensei performs a forbidden ritual to revive two fallen warriors: a pair of blood brothers whose bond was once unbreakable. But when they return, their memories are fractured. They don't recognize each other, their loyalty is uncertain, and the sensei finds himself caught in a storm of violence, betrayal, and confusion. As the brothers show threats of clash in combat, the sensei must make the impossible choice: which of the two will stand by his side to bring down his own flesh and blood. Every strike draws him closer to his revenge, yet every drop of blood reminds him of the cost. In the end, vengeance may come not only with the death of his brother but with the death of the very family he tried to control. A bloody, action-packed short film of fractured brotherhood, haunting memories, and the heavy price of revenge.

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
13 min
Format
Digital
Director
Julien Moreno
Producer
Aaron Owusu-Attafuah
Screenwriter
Julien Moreno
Principal cast
Julien Moreno

Genre

Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Ethic Productions

Sales Company

Ethic Productions

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