The Long Quiet
Synopsis
A journey of self-discovery, grief, endurance and personal growth, Hugh faces unforeseen hardships of all kinds, both mentally and physically, his quest a metaphor for life. With little money and speaking little Spanish, he sleeps on the side of the road, going for days at a time not speaking to a soul aside from his horse. His story unfolds as he battles his way through “The Long Quiet”. Along the way, Hugh encounters a series of characters who shape his life as adopted father figures, and we witness the magical bond between man and horse, and the transformation from boy to man. Guided by the founder of the Long Riders’ Guild, his epic two-year journey emphasises the spiritual outcomes of equestrian travel, his achievement an extreme rarity, with only a handful of long riders in every generation.
Details
- Year
- 2024
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 95 min
- Format
- 4K Colour
- Director
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Lucy D'Cruz 1st Feature
- Producer
- Lucy D'Cruz
- Editor
- Lucy D'Cruz
- Screenwriter
- Lucy D'Cruz
- Director of Photography
- Lucy D'Cruz; Cinematography: Mariano Melega, David Reyes
- Sound
- Paul Lane
- Composer
- Nikky French
- Principal cast
- Hugh Macdermott
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Amelia Cullern; Colourist: Angela Cerasi
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
LUDU Productions Ltd
Lucy D'CruzUnit 2
41 Cavendish Road
London
SW12 0BH
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