Hope
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Original Indie Machinima / Cinematic Short Film (3 Parts)
In a tranquil, isolated valley, a simple farmer’s quiet existence is transformed by the arrival of a mysterious stranger and a shared journal. But when an authoritarian war spills into their village, their bond is tested by state raids, imprisonment, and a systematic attempt to erase the past.
A humble, soft-spoken farmer living a simple life in an isolated mountain valley. He values faith, quiet labor, and routine. When war arrives, he discovers a deep, stubborn moral conviction that refuses to yield to state coercion.
- english
- male adult
I have this feeling inside of me... that I can’t do what I believe to be wrong."
"I remember that day like it was yesterday... The day you arrived."
"Sometimes I question whether any of it had happened. But I know... Because she gave me that gift... I know that she will always be with me.
A quiet wanderer who arrives in the valley seeking a fresh start from a place called Brookdale. She is reflective, creative, and observant. She gifts Francis the journal that becomes the central artifact of their story.
- english
- female adult
"Yes. I just arrived here. Do you know where I can find a place to stay?"
"It is beautiful"
"This is my book. I write whatever I'm thinking of. You can have it, write whatever you want."
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