Project Detail

You (Us) Me

Name: You (Us) Me
Director: Max Sobol
Genre: Horror, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Released: 2014
Duration: 87 mins

Synopsis

Edward is addicted to murder; after struggling to suppress his desires he stumbles on Vivian, a young woman who has given up on life and wants nothing more than to kill herself, the problem is, she just can't seem to get it right. Although this seems like a match made in heaven things get complicated when Edward starts to fall in love with Vivian. Always in conflict yet somehow drawn together the pair embark on a whirlwind relationship that pits them against nosy neighbours, the police, Edward's overbearing mother, and ultimately each other.
Busan International Film Festival 2014 - World premiere

Details

Year: 2014
Type of project: Features
Running time: 87 mins
Format: Digital
Director: Max Sobol 1st Feature
Producer: Max Sobol
Editor: Max Downey
Screenwriter: Max Sobol
Director of Photography: Maeve O'Connell
Sound: Benjamin Osborn, Benjamin Hudson
Composer: Baconhead
Principal cast: Chris Wilde, Hannah Kew

Genre

Horror Comedy Drama Fantasy Sci-Fi

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Workshop

Max Sobol

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