5/5
A real-time drama that follows the life-altering day of a young woman.
- Comedy, Drama
- United States
- 2020
- 24 min
Running Home
3/5
A drama that delves into a baseball fan’s mental anguish.
The film opens with Jesse gearing himself up for a baseball game. As he optimistically takes to the field, positioning himself as the batter, it becomes clear he is playing solo – in spite of his own disturbing make-believe. After completing a home-run, Jesse receives “adulation” from non-existent spectators – highlighting his deranged state of mind. Later, whilst engrossed to a live baseball game on TV, Jesse is invited to play with his friends – of which he rejects – unravelling his social paralysis.
Matteo Cerasuolo has crafted a decent production with neat cinematography, sound and post-production. Under his direction, Demarco Mayle delivers a commendable performance of a fragile soul that will equally touch and perplex the audience. The drama would benefit from further probing of the protagonist’s unexplained mental state – and to conclude with a hopeful, yet realistic resolution. A worthy watch, albeit poignant and somber.
The film opens with Jesse gearing himself up for a baseball game. As he optimistically takes to the field, positioning himself as the batter, it becomes clear he is playing solo – in spite of his own disturbing make-believe. After completing a home-run, Jesse receives “adulation” from non-existent spectators – highlighting his deranged state of mind. Later, whilst engrossed to a live baseball game on TV, Jesse is invited to play with his friends – of which he rejects – unravelling his social paralysis.
Matteo Cerasuolo has crafted a decent production with neat cinematography, sound and post-production. Under his direction, Demarco Mayle delivers a commendable performance of a fragile soul that will equally touch and perplex the audience. The drama would benefit from further probing of the protagonist’s unexplained mental state – and to conclude with a hopeful, yet realistic resolution. A worthy watch, albeit poignant and somber.
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